Matthew van Buren

Matthew van Buren has diverse professional experience spanning various roles in journalism, education, and environmental stewardship. Currently serving as a Liftie at Taos Ski Valley, Inc. since January 2018 and as a Stewardship Coordinator at Taos Land Trust since June 2015, Matthew has played significant roles in both the recreation and conservation sectors. Prior experience includes working as an English Teacher at UW-Madison from August 2013 to June 2015, an Assistant Editor at Taos News from January 2009 to August 2013, a Reporter at Rio Grande SUN from December 2007 to December 2008, and serving as Finance Director for Russ Carnahan in Congress from August 2004 to December 2007. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, obtained between 2000 and 2004, and further studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2013 to 2015.