In 2016, Matt moved to Beni to supervise the structural retrofit and remediation work of the UCBC Community Center. Over the course of his 5 years working with Congo Initiative he became captivated by its vision of training Congolese future leaders for the transformation of Congo. He is honored to be able to play a role as a member of the General Assembly to ensure that this vision continues to grow.
Matt received a Bachelor Degree in Environmental Design from Uganda Martyrs University in 2015 and is currently pursuing his Master of Architecture Degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, where he lives with his wife Jessica.