Education: AA-T, Sociology, Santa Barbara City College; B.A., Sociology, Minor in Applied Psychology, UC Santa Barbara
Bio: A Santa Barbara local and second-generation Mexican-American, Matthew is a proud UCSB alum (Class of 2020) who originally transferred to UCSB from SBCC. During his undergraduate studies at UCSB, he earned a B.A. in Sociology alongside a minor in Applied Psychology. Today, Matthew deeply values the opportunity to give back to his alma mater by dedicating his professional work to empowering transfer students.
Driven by a strong commitment to community involvement, Matthew serves on the boards of both the Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club (SBYPC) and the UCSB Affiliates. In addition, he actively volunteers with Mission Scholars, supporting high-performing, underrepresented students through comprehensive college counseling, mentorship, and career readiness initiatives. In his free time, Matthew stays active by exercising, spends quality time with family and friends, and loves exploring local spots for the best cold brew in town.