Meet the Leadership!

The Loudenian Economic Development Union would like to let you meet its staff:

Dr. Connor Caudill, Candidate for Prime Minister

Connor Caudill was born in Loudanpolis, our beloved capital. Growing up, Connor was active in many political organizations from early Secondary School until he reached the university level. He then went to Yale University to study political science, philosophy, and history. After graduating Summa Cum Laude at Yale University, Connor became a Rhodes Scholar, attaining his Masters in History from Cambridge University. Following this, he went to work for the LEDU for about a year until he returned to the JFK School of Government at Harvard University, where he finished his doctorate in Public Policy. Connor has served as the vice chairman of the LEDU for nearly two years now, serves as a member of Parliament from Lower Saxony, owns a non-profit organization dedicated to diabetic research, and now has secured the LEDU nomination for Prime Minister of the Republic of Loudonia.

Dr. Gabrijel Guberovic, Co-Chairman of the LEDU

Gabrijel Guberovic was born in the Republic of Croatia before immigrating to Loudenia at a very young age after the Croatian Civil War. In his time in Loudania, Gabrijel (Gab for his friends) has been a public advocate for many civil rights groups from a very young age. From Secondary School, he attended Princeton University, studying Physics and Mathematics before graduating Summa Cum Laude with a senior thesis of 'The Future of Robotic Mechanics: Nanotechnology.' His senior thesis has become a renowned work in science. From there, he went to the Massachussets Institute of Technology where he attained both his masters and doctorate in Physics. After attending MIT, he decided that his love of politics would take over his career. He attended Cambridge University, receiving his Doctorate in Political Science. Since then, he has served as head of the Political Science Department at Loudenia University, manages a camapaign advisory corporation, and now serves as Co-Chairman of the LEDU!

Dr. Richie Mathes, Co-Chairman of the LEDU

Dr. Richie Mathes, originially born in a rural community in the southern mountains of Loudenia, has had a lifetime of achievement and merit. Since losing his father at a very young age from a mining accident, Dr. Mathes became very concerned with young children who would not grow up without a father figure in their life. In light of this, he established an organization that has now become one of the largest in the world: Father and Son International. To date, it has brought nearly 3 million children to mentors from around the world. He began his university education at the University of Munich, studying history and political science. After graduating with honors, he became a Fulbright Scholar and attended the University of Chicago's graduate program in history. After completing his master's, he became a student of Egyptology. After finishing his Ph. D., he moved to Egypt to be on a an expedition to find the lost city of Hamunaptra, which he founded. Dr. Mathes now owns his own private expedition firm that has begun research on finding the ancient civilization of Atlantis and serves as the Co-Chairman for the LEDU.

Dr. Polen Gokbuget, Secretary of the Interior

Dr. Polen Gokbuget was born in Istanbul, Turkey before immigrating to Loudenia as a student. She attended the University of Loudenia studying political science and economics. Serving as the student body president, she learned that her passion lied in public service, and she started a young political organization dedicated to the education and registeration of voters. As the program transpired, MTV heard of her efforts and helped to 'rock' her socks off. Rock the Vote, established by our very own Polen, has now turned into a major political movement not only in Loudenia, but around the world as well. Polen Gokbuget finished her undergraduate work before attending the Georgetown School of Law in Washington, and then finishing her doctorate at the Cambridge University in Law. She now serves as a chief political analyst for LNN (Loudenian News Network) and Secretary of the Interior, which manages all internal affairs within the LEDU. She currently resides in Loudanpolis where she is working hard for the advancement of the LEDU and its policies.

Valbona Hoxha, LEDU Press Secretary

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Valbona Hoxha, hailing from the mightly land of Macedonia, moved to Loudenia as a young girl. She attended Secondary School, being active in the renowned school newspaper and serving as its editor-in-chief. She then attended the University of California and studies journalism and multimedia communication. After graduating Cum Laude, she attended the University of Georgia where she finished her masters in communication. She now serves as a political correspondent for the New York Times and LNN, as well as manages a program for children after school who have epxressed an interest in journalism. Additionally, she serves ath the LEDU Press Secretary. She has been with the LEDU for nearly five years now.

Dr. Teras Matvienko, Chief Political Advisor

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Dr. Teras Matvienko hails from the border between Loudenia and Ukraine. He was raised in a rural community before attending Cambridge University to study economics. While there, he served as the chief of the economic news column of the Columbia Daily Standard. His articles gained international publicity for his amazing accuracy on trend charts and the fluxation of energy prices. Because of his early successes, Dr. Matvienko became a consultant for several large financial instiutions before returning to school to finish his doctorate in Political Science from the University of Manchester. Upon his completion of his doctorate, Dr. Matvienko went to work as an adjunct professor at the University of Loudenia. There, he serves as the chair of the Political Activities Board, as well as his obligations as Chief Political Advisor to the LEDU.