Da Vinci Schools
Matthew Wunder, Ed.D. has a diverse work experience that spans across various roles and organizations. Matthew currently serves as the CEO/Superintendent at Da Vinci Schools, a charter network in Los Angeles that caters to over 2700 students from different zip codes. In addition, they are a Fellow in Educational Leadership at the Pahara Institute.
Matthew Wunder is also involved in higher education, as a member of the Board of Visitors at Loyola Marymount University and as an Associate Professor at the same university from 2009 to 2017. Matthew has a background in education development and mentorship, having served as the Chief Mentor and Curriculum Developer at the California League of Schools from 2010 to 2013.
Furthermore, Matthew Wunder has experience in the private sector, having been a Google GSV Education Innovation Fellow and actively involved with Educational Results Partnership, a non-profit organization that utilizes data science to improve student outcomes and career readiness in education. Matthew has also contributed to the governance of educational institutions as a Board Member of Schools That Can and as the Board Co-Chair at Portal Schools from 2020 to 2022.
Throughout their career, Matthew Wunder has demonstrated a commitment to education and leadership, with a focus on improving student outcomes and preparing them for the demands of the global economy.
Matthew Wunder, Ed.D. holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Education Technology from Pepperdine University. Matthew also has a Master's Degree in Educational Counseling from Loyola Marymount University, with a focus on counseling, teaching, and school administration credentials. Matthew obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Arizona. Additionally, they have attended the ASU+GSV Summit in April 2023, as an attendee, which granted him a certification.