705 Spear Street
George D. Aiken Forestry Sciences Lab, Room 133
South Burlington, VT 05403
United States
- Ph.D. Environment & Natural Resources, University of Vermont 2010
- M.S. Botany (Field Naturalist Program), University of Vermont 2005
- B.S. Neuroscience, College of William & Mary 1999
Area(s) of expertise
- Ecological leadership and learning
- Power, privilege, and equity
- Social transformation and systems change
- Field ecology and animal tracking
BIO
Matt was the inaugural director of the University of Vermont’s Master’s Program in Leadership for Sustainability (MLS) and the PhD Program in Transdisciplinary Leadership and Creativity for Sustainability (TLCS). He has taught courses on ecological leadership; power and privilege; systems change; and field ecology. His research with the Crossroads Leadership Lab explores endangered and emergent leadership practices that align with the wisdom of nature; engage complexity, mystery, and multiple ways of knowing; challenge forces of domination and oppression; and center love, well-being, and learning.
Matt also partners with and provides advising, coaching, and educational consulting to many organizations that are committed to equity and creating conditions for all life to thrive.
Awards and Achievements
- 2016 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2013 Outstanding Ally Award for working across difference
Bio
Matt was the inaugural director of the University of Vermont’s Master’s Program in Leadership for Sustainability (MLS) and the PhD Program in Transdisciplinary Leadership and Creativity for Sustainability (TLCS). He has taught courses on ecological leadership; power and privilege; systems change; and field ecology. His research with the Crossroads Leadership Lab explores endangered and emergent leadership practices that align with the wisdom of nature; engage complexity, mystery, and multiple ways of knowing; challenge forces of domination and oppression; and center love, well-being, and learning.
Matt also partners with and provides advising, coaching, and educational consulting to many organizations that are committed to equity and creating conditions for all life to thrive.
Awards and Achievements
- 2016 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2013 Outstanding Ally Award for working across difference