Matt returns to Avenues New York after serving as the founding head of the Secondary Division at Avenues Shenzhen. Prior to that, in 2017, he held the same position at Avenues New York and previously worked as the director of education design at Avenues' headquarters. Before joining Avenues, Matt spent a decade at Harlem Village Academies (HVA), where he played a key role in expanding the organization from one to five schools. He began his career as a teacher with Teach for America in Chicago and holds a B.A. in religious studies from Indiana University. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters.