Biography
Andrew W. McKiernan is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in government with a certificate in core texts and ideas. On campus, he was actively engaged in shaping the future of public policy and leadership. McKiernan was involved with numerous grassroots and student-run political organizations, striving to advance the goals of more principled politics across Texas and to better society at large. His involvement extended beyond campus, with hands-on experience as a legislative aide in the Texas House of Representatives. Academically, he is a Jefferson Scholar and a member of the Governmental Honors Thesis program. After graduation, McKiernan plans to further his experience in politics before attending graduate school.