Matt Matera, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Fresno, Ca, Us

Fresno, California, United States

Fresno, California, United States

I offer 1:1 coaching, facilitated training, writing support, and workshops to build justice-centered solutions with education institutions, nonprofits, and people. I am an EDUCATION NAVIGATOR...creating pathways to and through college, graduate school, and careers for students and families. I am an ORGANIZATIONAL GUIDE... offering management tools that center equity, writing grants, and guiding restructuring processes. I am a CHANGE FACILITATOR...hosting whiteness accountability discussions and guiding equity training sessions.

Fresno, California, United States

Thought-partners and writer for the development of a curriculum on shared understanding and analysis of racism and its impact in Fresno. Facilitator for small- and large-group discussions on race equity for Fresno County community leaders.

Fresno, California, United States

Develop internship & fellowship opportunities for college students within various fields of study and with nonprofits, private business, and education institutions. Oversee implementation and growth of the Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP), Central Valley College Corps (CVCC), and Beyond Basic Needs Internships.

Fresno, California, United States

Served as a consultant for the Fresno Residents Council. Developed program management tools for staff. Facilitated training on power building. Conducted research on county and state policies. Coached residents on ways to influence policy decisions impacting child care, housing, digital access, mental health, and education.

Co-founded and managed all operations, grants, staffing and budget for the center. Supervised and managed work-flow for one full-time staff & 10 student employees annually. Conducted policy research to advise campus executive leaders on developing programs to support immigrant students. Led and assessed in-person and virtual education events for over 700+ students and staff annually. Managed two grants and $205,000 annual budget. Co-coordinated distribution of $125,000 in scholarships to 50 students each semester. Organized & facilitate training for 200+ staff and faculty each year to support immigrant students.

Oversaw organization's strategic plan to ensure programs serve all students, regardless of immigration status. Managed team of 20 students and professionals per year. Provided immigration resources to 1,200+ students, parents, and educators through 30+ outreach events annually. Managed $110,000 annual budget. Co-created training curriculum used to teach 200+ educators annually on how to advocate for undocumented students. Co-authored policy briefs to establish equitable tuition policies in community college & university systems.

Advised 16 student leaders and nine student clubs to hold 30+ academic and diversity events annually. Provided academic & career advising to 40+ students involved in the APASA student center. Connected 75+ students to advising, counseling, & financial aid each semester. Collaborated with 20+ university staff & faculty each semester to implement programs.

Advised 300+ high school seniors on graduation, financial aid, & college admission each semester. Coordinated 10 district-wide scholarship events each semester. Collaborated with high school counselors to implement college advising plan with 100 seniors annually.

Developed and directed district-wide leadership program for 100 students across six campuses. Collaborated with 50+ faculty and staff to academic, personal, career advising and services. Managed budgets worth $40,000 for Student Life, eight student clubs, and two grants annually. Maintained Student Life Office's student organization policies and procedures manual. Implemented 40+ service-learning, leadership, and social justice campus events annually.

Courses Taught: Dynamics of Leadership, Exploring Leadership Through Social Change, College Study Skills

Developed 20 education programs each semester for 150 middle and high school participants & families. Advised high school students on graduation, financial aid, and college admission requirements. Led assessment projects to meet college enrollment and financial aid requirements of ETS. Collaborated with 20+ college staff to provide educational information to students

Co-advised 12 executive board members of campus-wide-organization. Advised three committees dedicated to campus-wide philanthropy, diversity programming, and Family Weekend.

Courses Taught: Exploring Leadership, Leadership Lessons from the Civil War

Organized and structured 2004 Off-Campus Living Fair with 50+ vendors for 30,000 students. Coordinated creation of 2004 UA Off-Campus Housing Guide and Housing and Roommate Services Website. Managed Off-Campus Housing budget of $120,000 and supervised four desk staff and one sales coordinator.

Phd, Higher Education, 4.0

Dissertation: “Networks of Transformative Resistance: How Community College Educators Support Students with an Undocumented Status”

Ma, Higher Education (College Student Personnel)

Activities and Societies: Board Member, Higher Education Student Organization • Grade Point Average: 4.0 • Relevant Coursework: School.

Ba, History (Minor: Sociology)

Activities and Societies: Project Phoenix (Middle-school mentoring program), Resident Assistant Received: 2003 Benjamin Stoddert Ewell.

High School