Jack Chrismon is a junior honors student at The University of Texas at Austin, double-majoring in international relations and global studies and government with minors in Arabic and national security and international business. On campus, Chrismon served as treasurer of the University Democrats, finance director of the Texas College Democrats, and chair of the International Security Committee with the International Relations and Global Studies Council. Further, he conducted research with the Tearline Project, sponsored by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, focusing on disinformation and geospatial intelligence. Off campus, Chrismon served as a legislative aide at the State Capitol during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, focusing on voting rights and financial services legislation. Additionally, Chrismon served as a finance intern with the Texas Democratic Party. In the summer of 2025, Chrismon studied abroad with the Clements Center in the War Studies Department at King’s College London. After graduation, Chrismon hopes to attend law school and work in the public sector on national security issues.