Matt McKenna

Matt McKenna currently serves as the Vice President of Public Affairs at Ascend Wellness Holdings, a position held since January 2022, with previous roles including Director of Government Relations, Public Affairs Manager, and Public Affairs Associate within the same company. Prior to this, Matt was a Graduate Intern at Charles Group Consulting and accumulated experience as an English Teacher at Apollo English Vietnam, where responsibilities included lesson planning and maintaining classroom discipline. Earlier work included roles as a paralegal at Dwyer, Spino & Goncalves, LLC and Fragomen, and as a Technical Recruiter at U.S. Professional Services. Matt's career also features experience as a Bar Manager at The Beach Club, where responsibilities included event planning and inventory management. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in American Government and Politics from Suffolk University and a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Quinnipiac University.