Matt Winkler

Matt Winkler is a distinguished professor and director of the Master's program in Sports Analytics and Management at American University, where the program was recognized as one of the Top 10 online programs by BestColleges.com shortly after its launch. With extensive experience in sports education and event management, Matt co-founded the Sports Industry Education Foundation and serves as the executive director of the Sports Events Marketing Experience, a premier national sports career and networking conference. Additionally, Matt has held significant roles at the U.S. Soccer Federation, Georgetown University, and the Josoor Institute in Qatar, focusing on sports business and entrepreneurship. Matt's educational background includes an Executive Masters in Leadership from Georgetown University and a M.A. in Strategic Communications from American University.