On April 1, 2015 Matt Gardner joined the IVUmed team as the new Program Manager. Matt, his wife Sara Marie, and their 9-month old daughter Georgiana recently relocated from Alexandria, Virginia.
Matt brings several years of experience managing international volunteer programs and has a master degree in International Affairs from the University of California San Diego where he focused on International Development and Non-profit Management.
From 2008-2013 he organized international partnerships for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), traveling to more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Southeast Europe. More recently, Matt worked for the Air-conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) as the Senior Manager of International Affairs, tracking global regulatory developments. Matt has lived abroad in both Chile and Taiwan and is fluent in Spanish.
You can reach Matt at (801) 524-0201 or Matt.Gardner@IVUmed.org. IVUmed is thrilled to have him on board.