Matt earned his Master’s in Urban and Community Planning at Pratt Institute. Originally from Las Vegas, he is passionate about the intersection of social justice and the built environment. With experience in urban planning, nonprofit lending, and architectural design, Matt is dedicated to advancing equity through community ownership, economic resilience, and equitable development within transportation, housing, and third places.

Matt has a strong community engagement and research background and is skilled in management, GIS, and design. Before joining Equitable Cities, Matt was a fellow at the Nonprofit Finance Fund, where he led research on racial equity in lending and conducted GIS training for the organization. Additionally, Matt contributes to research with the Pratt Center in partnership with the Racial Impact Study Coalition, analyzing trends in New York City’s developments and affordable housing.

Outside of planning, Matt enjoys traveling, music, and exploring the intersection of sound and technology.