As a Senior Advisor to the Director, Matt Collier advises Director John Berry on matters relating to the recruitment and retention of students and recent grads, and spurring innovation and improved performance in the Federal workforce.
He was a leader of OPM’s work to research and create President Obama’s Student Pathways initiative, launched via Executive Order in December 2010. Matt now leads the effort to establish an agency-wide innovation practice, and is co-leading a comprehensive overhaul of OPM websites to enhance customer service.
Matt joined OPM after earning a MBA and a Certificate in Public Management from the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. At Stanford, he served as co-president of Out4Biz, a LGBT student organization that encourages the acceptance of all people. Matt also participated in and led official school visits to Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates.
Matt graduated in 2006 from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics, and a Commercial Pilot License. At Embry-Riddle, he served for two years as the student body president and as a member of the university’s board of trustees and faculty senate.
Matt enjoys reading, flying, traveling, and weight training. His significant other, Daniel, and their beloved rescue dog live in Seattle.
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