Matt Fondy

Matt Fondy has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as a Professional Soccer Player for various football clubs such as Louisville City FC, Jacksonville Armada FC, and North Carolina Football Club. Matt also worked as a Refugee Outreach Program Director for the United States Committee on Refugees and Immigrants, where they organized and coached activities for teenagers. Matt also served as a Research Assistant at Columbia University, focusing on skills training and opportunity in Indonesia. Matt furthered their education at the University of California, Berkeley, where they obtained a Master's Degree in Global Studies and worked as a Graduate Student Instructor, teaching students about political economics and world history. Additionally, Matt has experience in the non-profit sector, having worked as a Marketing Director for the Tangible Hope Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering young girls in rural Ethiopia. Matt is also a Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Oakland Genesis, a company focused on community development. Currently, Matt is a Professional Athlete for Oakland Roots Sports Club.

Matt Fondy earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where they studied from 2007 to 2011. Matt then pursued further education and obtained a Master's degree in International/Global Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, where they attended from 2018 to 2019.