Matt Burchett

Matt Burchett, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Matt recently served as the Vice President of Strategic Development at Thrive Restaurant Group starting from June 2023. Prior to this, they had an extensive tenure at Baylor University, where they held various roles including Assistant Dean of Philanthropic Engagement & Senior Director of Student Activities from May 2021 to June 2023, and Senior Director of Student Activities from September 2008 to June 2023. Earlier in their career, they were the Director of New Student & Parent Programs at Belmont University from August 2002 to August 2008.

Matt Burchett, Ph.D.'s education history begins in 1997, where they attended Baylor University for four years, graduating in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Religion/Religious Studies. Following this, they pursued further education at Vanderbilt University from 2002 to 2004 and earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. After a five-year gap, Matt Burchett resumed their academic journey at The University of Texas at Austin from 2009 to 2017. There, they completed their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.