Meet Alan Mathew

However, I didn’t know where and how to begin this monumental task. The Glenn College was instrumental to finding that path. Collaborating with dedicated students and professors has fostered my growth in ways I never anticipated.

I looked for an environment where learning, engagement and diverse approaches were prioritized. At the Glenn College, I found a curriculum that encouraged my development, a community of engaged scholars unafraid to confront challenges and numerous professional opportunities focused on skill development and public service.

I chose the Glenn College to gain the knowledge and strength needed to positively impact societal structures.

In my first year, I took a part-time job organizing research presentations at the college. This role placed me in the front row as economists, sociologists, management scholars and others presented their research on contemporary issues. Soon after, I began working as a research assistant for Professor Stephanie Moulton, whose interdisciplinary work greatly inspired me.

Under Professor Moulton’s mentorship, I deepened my understanding of the racial homeownership gap, housing and wealth disparities, and financial inclusion. Her guidance showed me a data-driven approach to addressing social inequities through public and consumer finance. 

Later on, the Glenn College’s advising staff and programs enabled me to further my passion through the Ohio Government Internship Program. Through OGIP, I interned with the Columbus City auditor — who also teaches at Glenn College — and had an experience transformative for my life and career.

Much of my growth over the past two years was thanks to the Glenn community and the nurturing environment it provided. As a public policy and economics student, I often found myself in Page Hall attending events, connecting with advisors and forming friendships.

As I continue my undergraduate journey, I look forward to delving deeper into my specialized interests. The people-centered nature of my passions will keep drawing me back to Glenn. I am grateful for its values and opportunities and proud to be a part of its community.

Alan Mathew is a Morrill Scholar studying public policy analysis and economics. From spring 2022 to spring 2024, he was a student assistant at the Glenn College, where he coordinated the Glenn Research Colloquium series.