Matt Squeri is a highly educated and experienced professional in economics and international relations. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stanford University and his Master of Arts in International Economics from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). He has worked for various organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations, Office of U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, and U.S. Department of Defense.

Squeri's career highlights include serving as the Country Director for Korea, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy at the US Department of Defense and being a former Foreign Policy Advisor at the same institution of Senator Jeff Merkley. Additionally, he has also contributed his insights in various capacities like Expert Working Group Assistant at the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, Project Coordinator, Project on Nuclear Issues at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and a CBRN Defense Policy Analyst, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy at the US Department of Defense, among others.

As a Term Member at the Council on Foreign Relations, Squeri provides critical perspectives on international affairs and offers his expertise in the fields of economics, public policy, defense, and national security.