Matt Neighbors has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Matt currently works as a Project Manager at MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions since May 2022. Prior to this, they served as a Project Engineer at the same company from November 2019 to June 2022. In 2019, they were self-employed for a brief period.
From 2015 to 2019, Matt worked in various roles at the U.S. House of Representatives, starting as a Staff Assistant and later progressing to roles such as Legislative Correspondent, Legislative Aide, and finally, Legislative Counsel. During this time, they coordinated and represented Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers on a range of policy initiatives and issues, including agriculture, education, healthcare, and trade.
In 2015, Matt also worked as a Rule 13 Attorney at the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic at St. Louis University School of Law, where they provided legal advice and assistance to entrepreneurs and individuals looking to establish nonprofit organizations or small businesses.
Earlier in their career, in 2013 and 2014, Matt served as a Legal Clerk at Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants, focusing on immigration law and supporting trial preparations. Matt also interned at the Office of Procurement in the United States Marshals Service in 2014, providing assistance to the contracting officers and conducting data validation tests.
During their college years, Matt worked as a Bar Back at Easy Street Brasserie and Bar, ensuring the cleanliness and stock of the bar, as well as interacting with customers. Matt also served as a Communications Specialist at T-Scan Corporation in 2011.
Before entering the professional world, Matt gained experience as a Summer Camp Counselor for Seattle Sounders FC from 2008 to 2010, coaching and supervising children aged 6-12 at summer camps.
Matt Neighbors attended Saint Louis University School of Law from 2012 to 2015, where they earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree. Prior to that, they studied at Gonzaga University from 2007 to 2011, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History. Matt also holds a J.D. certification.
May, 2022 - present
November, 2019