Degrees:
M.B.A., Univ. of Connecticut
Ed.D., Univ. of Hartford
M.A., Univ. of St. Joseph
B.A., Evergreen State College
As an adolescent Matt struggled to finish high school. Thankfully, a teacher helped him turn his life around, and he discovered his desire to become an educator. Without his education Matt would not be where he is today.
Matt has since earned a master’s in education from Saint Joseph’s College. At the University of Hartford he obtained his doctorate in educational leadership, focusing on group emotional intelligence. Matt completed my MBA from the University of Connecticut.
In 2015 he co-founded Yellowbrick.me, a data-driven company determined to improve organizational communication and culture. Yellowbrick combines customized assessment analytics with advanced emotional intelligence and social psychology expertise. By examining what makes organizations tick, Yellowbrick drives meaningful change to more professional and productive work cultures. Matt genuinely believes everyone can use support to make success more accessible — and this notion has been a guiding force in all that he does.
In 2017 Matt became the business administration program director at Goodwin University. He is also the founding director for the institution’s entrepreneurial network (ENet), a business certificate program for justice-involved individuals.
Starting ENet was one of the most rewarding experiences of his career. As an entrepreneur who advocates for everyone deserving a second chance, ENet was created to develop and implement student business plans while empowering participants toward financial independence within their communities Matt currently serves as the program director for the undergraduate business administration program at the University of Bridgeport. Just as my former teacher had done for me years ago. Matt looks forward to helping students recognize their power and realize their full potential.
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Entrepreneurship
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Marketing
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Leadership and management
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Business planning
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Communications
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Finance
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Research
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Culture
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Management vs. leadership
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Effects of higher ed on recidivism
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- NEean Presentation: Using Assessments in the classroom: Goodwin College, March 2019
- NERA Presentation: Engagement in the Online Learning Community: Implications of Embedded Videos Within Blackboard Courses: Trumbull CT, October 2019
- NEean Presentation: Making assessment visible: College of Holy Cross, November 1, 2019
- 18th Temple Annual Faculty Conference on teaching excellence: Utilizing technology to provide an engaging classroom for nontraditional students: Temple University, January 8, 2020
- New England Fathering Conference: Learning How to live a successful life with institutionalized Personality: Newport RI Marriot, March 18, 2020
- Summer Speaking Series: University of Bridgeport, September 3, 2020
- CTE workshop: October 6, 2020: The Portfolio Narrative
- Mentoring Institute: Mentoring Practices Through the Generational Lens: University of New Mexico; October 20, 2020
- NEean Remote Fall Forum November 6, 2020: Committed Possibilities: Class approach and assessment with a focus on enhancing equity and inclusiveness
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- United Way of Coastal and Western CT-Social Equity Council, $98,513, 2023
- CT OHE (Office of Higher Education), $250,000, 2023
- Jamie Osborne, $250,000, 2022
- Berkshire Bank Foundation, $23,000 for ENet, 2021
- City of Bridgeport ARP grant, $750,000 over 3 years, 2021
- CT Next, $150,000 Higher Education Initiative-re-entry program (two awards), 2021
- Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, $45,000, 2021
- CT OER Coordinating Council, $14,000, 2021
- New Alliance Foundation, $5,000 ENet, 2021
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