Matt Sharp Chaney

Matt Sharp Chaney serves as a Resource Management Specialist II at Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District since March 2015, leading projects focused on bat habitat enhancements and assessing the habitat suitability of the Santa Cruz Kangaroo Rat. Previous roles include Resource Management Specialist I, Natural Resources Intern, and Educational Assistant at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, where responsibilities encompassed monitoring species, managing conservation projects, and promoting nature education among children. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Certificate in Wildlife Management from Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from California State University, Monterey Bay. Experience also encompasses research roles at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and California State University Monterey Bay, alongside managerial experience in retail.