Victor To

Victor To is a candidate for the Master of Public Affairs (DC Concentration) at the LBJ School. He received his undergraduate degree in Government and Sociology from The University of Texas at Austin.

Prior to enrollment, To has served in various roles across the public and private sectors. His well-rounded experiences across different levels of government provide him familiarity with working for top elected officials in demanding environments. He has prepared recommendations for rule changes in his recent role as Deputy Clerk for the Supreme Court of Texas; researched and drafted legislation in Former-State Senator Kirk Watson’s office; and in his hometown, served on various boards and commissions — being the youngest appointee in the city’s history.

To is interested in federalism — seeking to explore opportunities for intergovernmental cooperation between federal, state, and local governments to address the country’s complex issues. He is also interested in the federal government’s domestically shared foreign policymaking roles. He hopes to find a policy apprenticeship in DC, working in Congress or one of the executive agencies.

Policy Interests: Federalism, intergovernmental relations, democracy, national security, diplomacy