Matt Brady is a dedicated public servant with 15 years of experience in community development and project management, much of which was shaped by years traversing every corner of Colorado. Since joining Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) in 2016, Matt has held multiple positions, beginning in operations, transitioning into grant compliance, and becoming a regional Program Officer in 2022. In this role, he advances outdoor recreation and conservation projects in partnership with communities across the Denver metro area while supporting GOCO’s strategic direction and investments statewide.

 

Before joining GOCO, Matt worked for the Colorado Health Network (CHN), where he led fundraising strategies and storytelling efforts for the state’s largest AIDS and other chronic disease service organization. He also proudly served in two national service programs, AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps. In AmeriCorps, Matt led 10 young adults on four service projects across the American Southwest, ranging from constructing affordable housing to discovering his niche in natural resource stewardship in Colorado. As a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine, he supported youth-focused initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles, cultural exchange and diversity, and career-building skills countrywide.

 

In addition to his professional career, Matt remains committed to volunteering. He currently serves on The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Colorado’s 13ers Advisory Council, a group of leaders who, through events, outreach, and community leadership, support engagement opportunities that connect a new generation to TNC’s mission to conserve land and water in Colorado and beyond. Matt also served on the Governor’s Commission on Community Service (Serve Colorado) from 2018 to 2024, including four years as Vice Chair, helping shape the organization’s vision, guide investments in community-based service initiatives, and advocate for the role of volunteerism in strengthening Colorado communities and identity.

 

Hailing from Southern California, Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. An avid traveler, science buff, and outdoorsman, he also enjoys exploring the outdoors and finding new ways to tucker out his dog, Sputnik.