Mike Burns Mike Burns is a Deputy Team Leader at Media Matters. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Richmond, and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Government at the Johns Hopkins University.
Jeremy Holden Jeremy Holden is Director of Research at Media Matters and host of Media Matters Radio on SiriusXM. He has more than 10 years experience analyzing public policy, reporting on business and government, and researching the effects of media on public behavior.
Alex Kaplan Alex Kaplan is a senior researcher at Media Matters with a focus on social media misinformation and disinformation and online extremism. He joined the staff in March 2015. He has a bachelor’s degree in communications, law, economics, and government from American University.
Casey Wexler Casey Wexler is a researcher at Media Matters. She has a bachelor’s degree from American University, where she graduated with a major in broadcast journalism and an interdisciplinary major in communications, law, economics, and government.
Charis Hoard Charis Hoard is a researcher at Media Matters, where she has worked since August 2022. She has both a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in public administration from Bowling Green State University.
Ruby Seavey Ruby Seavey is a researcher at Media Matters, where she has worked since June 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in government from Cornell University.
Noah Dowe Noah Dowe is a media analyst III at Media Matters, where he has worked since 2021. He graduated from The College of William & Mary with a bachelor's degree in history and government.
Payton Armstrong Payton Armstrong is a senior researcher at Media Matters, where she has worked since July 2020. She has a bachelor’s degree in government from Smith College.