Matt Gray

Matt Gray

Senior VP of Programs at Student Conservation Association

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Almost 20 years experience analyzing, developing, and implementing sustainability, climate action, and conservation strategies. Matt brings deep experience across sectors and scale, ranging from hyperlocal, place-based projects to national and international initiatives. He is a coalition builder, knowing that systemic change requires collaboration built on trust, communication, and shared understanding. Most of all, Matt is driven by action that results in a more resilient economy, healthier environment, and equitable outcomes.

Matt currently serves as Senior VP of Programs for the Student Conservation Association. Matt most recently served as Chief of Sustainability for the City of Cleveland. Working on all things urban sustainability and climate, Matt led the Sustainable Cleveland 2019 initiative to create a thriving green city on a blue lake.

This position followed completion of a U.S. Fulbright Fellowship in Mauritius, where he researched climate change impacts and adaptation governance. Prior to receiving this grant, he served four years with the US Department of Energy, the first two years as a Presidential Management Fellow. At DOE he worked largely on green building and climate change, serving as Chair of the Interagency Sustainability Working Group to make green building standard practice throughout the Federal government.

Matt has also worked in energy management consulting, ecological water purification, and for conservation organizations. He has bachelor degrees in Industrial Engineering and Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Masters in Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University. Matt is a LEED and EcoDistricts Accredited Professional.

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Publications

  • Climate Change Adaptation in Mauritius: Considering the Role of Institutions

    Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science

    This paper describes how state and non-state entities have worked to assess climate impacts and vulnerabilities, facilitate coordination, manage information, and establish priorities to build Mauritius’ resilience to climate change impacts.

    Other authors
    • Bhanooduth Lalljee
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  • Combined Heat and Power: Evaluating the Benefits of Greater Global Investment

    International Energy Agency

    The report confirms that CHP merits a closer look by policy makers as they investigate paths toward a lower-carbon, more efficient, lower-cost and reliable energy future.

    Other authors
    • IEA
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  • Economic, Environmental and Social Performance of the Irish Energy Sector

    Comhar Briefing Paper, National Development Plan 2007-2013

    Comhar Briefing Paper, Presented at Sustainability in the National Development Plan 2007-2013, 4-6 October 2006, Davenport Hotel, Dublin. Role: Co-author

    Other authors
    • Thomas Legge

Honors & Awards

  • Great Lakes Regional Adaptation Leadership Award

    American Society of Adaptation Professionals

  • U.S. Fulbright Fellow

    U.S. Department of State

  • White House Closing the Circle Award

    White House Council on Environmental Quality

    White House Closing the Circle Award on behalf of the Interagency Sustainability Working Group, Certificate of Appreciation from Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, for organizing 2009 Federal Environmental Symposium

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • French

    Limited working proficiency

Organizations

  • Cleveland 2030 District

    Board Member

    - Present

  • Sustainability: Journal of Record

    Editorial Board Member

    - Present

  • Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo)

    Board Member

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