Matthew Richardson

Matthew Richardson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in ecological research and science delivery. Currently serving as a Supervisory Science Delivery Specialist for the U.S. Forest Service, Matthew has held various significant roles, including Affiliate Research Scientist at Bok Tower Gardens and Acting Director of the Center for Urban Research, Engagement & Scholarship at the University of the District of Columbia. Past positions include being a Fulbright Scholar, Research Scientist at the Smithsonian Institution, and Research Entomologist at USDA-ARS. Matthew earned a PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where also obtained an MS in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, alongside a BA in Biology and a BS in Entomology with a concentration in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Delaware.