Director of Public Policy
Matt joined CHAPA in 2023. As Director of Public Policy, he is responsible for helping develop, direct, and implement the organization's public policy agenda. Previously, Matt worked for the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education as Director of Trustee and Government Relations, as well as for Youth Villages, Health Care For All, and the AIDS Housing Corporation. He began his career as a staff assistant and legislative correspondent for Congressman Henry Waxman of California. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in history with a minor in peace and conflict studies from Holy Cross as well as a master's degree in history from UMass Amherst.