More about Matthew:
Matthew was born and raised in Iowa’s fourth largest city, Sioux City. During undergraduate work he focused on social psychology with research emphases in sexuality and gender, aging, prejudice/bias, and cheating behaviors. As a graduate student he worked in the library, in residence life, as a teaching assistant, and at the Office for Diversity. Prior to accepting the position at Gonzaga University, Matthew was the Coordinator of Sexual and Gender Diversity at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Matthew began working at Gonzaga in 2016 and was interested in doing LGBTQ+ education and support at a mission driven institution devoted to social justice aligned with his Catholic faith. His passion is for the affirmation and liberation of people from any and all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Matthew enjoys movies, reading, concerts, stand-up comedy, theater (especially musicals), swimming, playing Pokémon Go, and picking huckleberries.
If I were day of the week I would be Sunday because it is still part of the weekend, so it can be relaxing, focused on reflection, rest, and spirituality, but if you are busy preparing for the week ahead; a mixture of fun, social, anxiety, and potential.
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