Jacob Thayer is pursuing a Master of Public Affairs with a focus on Public Management and Leadership at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. He previously received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The George Washington University. He joined the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in November 2010. Since then he has served as founding Cadet Leader for Unit Washington, DC, and staff officer positions at the flotilla and national level. This summer he is continuing his service with the Auxiliary as he works at Coast Guard Headquarters. While in DC, he will also be continuing his role as Commander of Flotilla Austin, and as Project Manager for the Coast Guard Auxiliary University Programs.