Patrick Hedger is the Policy Director of American Encore, an organization dedicated to defending freedom, promoting free markets, expanding economic opportunity, and making the case for the American ideals of liberty and democracy, both at home and abroad. Patrick, a native of the Tampa Bay area, graduated from George Mason University in 2012 with a degree in Government and International Politics. Patrick is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from George Mason as well. Patrick has worked extensively on energy, healthcare, and fiscal policy, and has been published in outlets such as Real Clear Policy, Human Events, and the Daily Caller.