Matthew Cooney

Matthew Cooney is a professional with extensive experience in human services and youth programming, currently serving as the Vice President of Programs and Services at Cooperative for Human Services Inc. since July 2025. Cooney has a long-standing commitment to community service, exemplified by a tenure as a Trustee of the Brookline Conservation Land Trust since 2010. Previous roles include Vice President of Youth Services at RFK Community Alliance and Executive Director at the Brookline Teen Center. Cooney has also held positions in residential treatment services, including Director of Residential Services and Program Director at Walker, where responsibilities involved managing significant budgets and developing innovative programming for children with emotional and mental health challenges. Academic credentials include a Master of Social Work from Boston College and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Boston University's Questrom School of Business.