Robert Matthews

Founded and run this business, including designing programs, directing community outreach and marketing, and networking. Created and led wildlife tracking educational programs and services.

Coordinated outdoor program logistics, including equipment maintenance and repair, menu planning, food ordering and stocking, food preparation, and training staff. Designed and taught beginner to advanced level skills workshops for the Wilderness Survival Program.

Developed curriculum and instructed Introduction to Wildlife Tracking courses and Backcountry Skills courses, both including a 3-day field component.

Created and directed all aspects of founding a community-based non-profit including fundraising, co-visioning and implementing organization. Oversaw leadership team, volunteers, and community team members.

Supported seven little brothers over 25 years building self esteem through recreation activities, exposure to cultural entertainment, and emotional support.

Provided in-home counseling services to marginalized families in crisis, offering individualized support as needed referred through Child Protective Services.

Provided skills, resources, and support to families. Worked as a part of a collaborative team, including with other agencies.

Led the after school tribal youth pilot program and successfully created a youth-run recreation and substance abuse prevention program and youth tribal council. Created and directed program, including supervising five staff members, writing grants, creating reports, budgeting, and developing programs.

Wrote and built Arizona State drug prevention policies for youth.

Counseling Certification from North Western University, issued by Southwestern Board of Addictions.

Child Abuse and Exploitation Investigation Certification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bachelor of Arts in Youth Counseling & Outdoor Education, pending completion.

Associate of Arts in Catering for Industry from Chichester College of Technology.