The Tolleson
President’s Scholar
2011-2012
MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER GAYER
Matt is a senior from Fenton, Missouri, majoring in political science
with minors in biology, human rights and economics. He enjoys politics, public health, running, and staying active.
After graduation Matt plans to go to graduate school for Master’s degrees in public policy and
in public health.
HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
- Honor Roll
- AP Scholar with Honors
- Medical shadowing and volunteering
- Rockwood Summit Chapter Future Business Leaders of America, president, state
and national qualifier
- East Central Missouri Area Health Education Barbara Brown Award
- Track, Cross-Country, Baseball Athletic Awards
- Public health internship
SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
- Democracy Matters, campus coordinator
- SMU Society for the Improvement of Health Communications, advisor
- Sigma Phi Epsilon
- SMU Health Policy Reform Task Force
- SMU Tower Center, research associate
- Ultimate Frisbee Club
- SMU Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Reaccreditation Committee
- Health Literacy Dallas, founder and executive director
- Health Literacy Texas, founding member
- Special Projects in Internships for Hegi Career Center,vice president
- Relay for Life Executive Committee
- Alternative Spring Breaks Executive Committee
- Dallas Red Cross Leadership Board
Contact: mgayer@smu.edu
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