Matthew Zayas is an experienced professional currently serving as the Assistant Director of Strategic Partnerships at Living Cities, a collaborative focused on closing the racial wealth gap. Previous roles include Partnerships Manager at Next Street and Inclusionary Compliance Officer for the City of Buffalo, New York. Matthew has also held positions as an Educator at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute and Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Buffalo State University. Additional experience encompasses international partnerships and product development at Flocabulary and Global Brands Group, respectively. Matthew Zayas holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Buffalo State University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from the University at Buffalo.