Research Associate
matthew.thiede@wilder.org

Matt provides coordination, maintenance, and communications support for Minnesota’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) at Wilder Research.

Matt also works part-time as an advocate for homeless and formerly homeless youth at Youthlink’s transitional housing program in Minneapolis. Prior to joining Wilder Research, he worked as a leadership consultant with the Wilder Youth Leadership Initiative in St. Paul and in communications, operations, and special events at the MN Aids Project in Minneapolis.

He has a strong interest in positive youth development, housing, public health, and sustainable community development, and holds a B.A. in Social Justice and Conflict Studies from Hamline University in St. Paul.