Education & Professional Experience

Mat has studied at University of Rhode Island in Master of Marine Affairs, then at International Teacher Training Organization in Education, then at Saint Anselm College in Politics, then at University of Rhode Island in Political Science.

Mat worked for ENGIE as Renewable Energy Consultant between Feb 2016 and Dec 2016, for Bright Planet Solar as Renewable Energy Consultant between Feb 2015 and Feb 2016, for U.S. Department of State as Natural Resources Specialist between Sep 2014 and Jun 2015, for Global Foundation for Democracy and Development as Research Fellow between Jan 2014 and Jun 2015, for University of Rhode Island as Adjunct Faculty, International Development between Sep 2012 and Jun 2014, for HarborArts as Founding Executive Director between Jul 2010 and Aug 2011, for Piers Park Sailing Center, Inc. as Executive Director between Jun 2008 and Jul 2010.

 Skills & Competences

Mat has the following skills : International Organizations, Community Outreach, Program Development, Non-profits, Research, Geopolitics, Political Science, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Diplomacy, International Development, Grant Writing, Higher Education, International Law, Community Development, Foreign Policy, Social Entrepreneurship, Comparative Politics.

Mat graduated from the following courses : Politics of International Development, International Ocean Law, Management of Marine Protected Areas, Comparative and International Employment Relations, International Organizations in Marine Affairs.

Mat speaks the following languages : French, Portuguese, Spanish, English, Tagalog.

Mat has earned the following certifications : US Coast Guard Master 100 Tons Captain's license, delivered by ; SolidWorks Essentials Plus, delivered by SolidVision.