Matt Brady is a dedicated public servant with over a decade of experience in community development and project management. Since joining Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) in 2016, Matt has taken on multiple roles, beginning in operations and transitioning into grant compliance before becoming a regional Program Officer in 2022. In this role, he advances outdoor recreation and conservation projects in partnership with communities across Denver metro and supports GOCO’s overall strategic direction and investments statewide.

Before joining GOCO, Matt worked with the Colorado Health Network (CHN), leading fundraising strategies and storytelling efforts for the state’s largest AIDS service organization. He also proudly served his country through two national service programs—AmeriCorps and Peace Corps. In AmeriCorps, Matt led 10 young adults on four service projects across the American Southwest, ranging from constructing affordable housing to finding his niche for natural resource stewardship here in Colorado. In the Peace Corps, Matt served in Ukraine, supporting youth with healthy lifestyles, cultural diversity, and career-building training programs countrywide.

In addition to his professional career, Matt is deeply committed to volunteering. He serves on the Governor’s Commission on Community Service (Serve Colorado), where, in his second term as Vice Chair, he helps shape the organization's vision, directs investments to support community-based service initiatives, and advocates for the role of volunteers in strengthening Colorado communities and identity.

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 fun ways to tucker out his dog, Sputnik.