Matt Darling is a Senior Research Associate at MEF, working on projects related to unemployment insurance modernization, workforce development and human-centered design.
Prior to joining MEF, Darling worked as the Senior Employment Analyst at the Niskanen Center, where he primarily focused on Unemployment Insurance reform and modernization. Previously, Darling was a Vice President at ideas42 where he managed projects related to economic security, climate change, and domestic healthcare, and served as the strategic lead on labor and workforce development. His work has been featured in publications such as the Washington Post, Vox, and The Atlantic.
Darling holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Tufts University and a BA in Economics and Cognitive Science from Hampshire College.