Matt Keller

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT MATT KELLER

Committed to Biodiversity Conservation A discovery in college that I could major in Outdoor Education & Recreation led this lifelong lover of the outdoors into a career full of professional accomplishments that have positively impacted the preservation of the natural world. I am a problem solver with a high degree of emotional intelligence, equally comfortable working with grassroots activists as I am with members of Congress. I am known as a solid leader that is easy to get along with and gets things done! Professional Highlight:Enabled establishment of multiple national monuments totaling over 5.5 million acres of permanently protected federal land by leading national coalition and campaign that worked in partnership with hunting and angling groups; Native American tribes; Latino, Asian Pacific Islander, and African American organizations; ranchers; outdoor recreation industry; members of Congress; and Obama Administration.Areas of Expertise:• Grassroots Organizing & Coalition Building• Public Lands and Conservation Law & Policy• Analyzing facts and data to secure protections for lands and water• Strong Political Acumen• Conservation Design• Fundraising EffortsDISCstyle Strengths:• Possess a broad-based awareness of the political and economic implications of any decision that is made on behalf of the organization.• Complete projects with precision and accuracy.• Maintain a high interest in quality control and a strong preference for hard facts and analysis.• Deadline conscious with excellent time management skills.• Able to remain objective in emotional situations.