Matt Keller

Matt Keller Matt has a account Vice President, Democracy 21 Madison, Connecticut 500+ connections Contact info Democracy 21 The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law About Experienced senior VP and Senior Director with a demonstrated history of working in non-profit and UN management both domestically and internationally. Skilled in Corporate Social Responsibility, International Relations, Management, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Policy Analysis, and Innovation wi... see more Articles & activity 1,072 followers Global Learning XPRIZE Partners with UNESCO, UN World Food Programme, the Government of Tanzania and Google Matt’s profile photo Matt Keller Published on LinkedIn This video is a good, concise explanation of both the why and how of the Global Learning XPRIZE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJppI3XvDDI We're happy to have announced two weeks ago in Tanzania that we are partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme, UNESCO and the Government of Tanzania to implement the Prize in Tanzania. In addition, we announced that Google will be donating 8,000 Pixel C Tablets for the field test that will include 4,000 children from 200 villages in order to determine whether of not children can teach themselves and each other how to read, write and do basic math without the assistance of an adult. Audacious for sure, but hopefully achievable...Some coverage of the announcement is here: http://techcrunch.com/2016/04/29/can-tech-teach-kids-to-teach-themselves-xprize-google-and-the-un-team-up-to-find-out/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/tobyshapshak/2016/04/29/using-tablets-in-rural-africa-xprize-hopes-to-inspire-education/#3edc83c450e5 21 Likes 5 Comments Like Comment Share See all articles No alt text provided for this image This is a really interesting group that focuses on impact investing and the way in which women, in particular, are making a difference. https://lnkd.in/eG_3Ead The website was done by the dynamic Soundview Creative group. They keep turning out very good stuff for really interesting clients. https://lnkd.in/eeDFAUc Matt shared this 7 Likes See all activity Experience Democracy 21 Vice President Company NameDemocracy 21 Dates EmployedJan 2019 – Present Employment Duration8 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area • Leading Democracy 21's lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill on H.R. 1, a comprehensive reform package designed to restore accountability, fairness, and equity to the American political process • Leading Democracy 21's fundraising efforts as we seek to grow the organization so that we are ready to fully engage in the three-five year reform effort that began January 3, 2019. XPRIZE Executive Director, Global Learning XPRIZE, XPRIZE Foundation Company NameXPRIZE Dates EmployedApr 2013 – Jan 2019 Employment Duration5 yrs 10 mos LocationLos Angles, CA and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania • Conceptualized, organized, and directed the $15 million Global Learning XPRIZE sponsored by Elon Musk, in which 200 teams from 40 countries competed to develop open source software and learning content designed to bring children in the least developed countries from illiteracy to literacy in reading, writing, and numeracy within 15 months • Managed an international staff dedicated to the design and implementation of field-testing the finalists’ entries with 3,000 children in 150 remote villages in Sub-Saharan Africa • Worked with governments, international institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure that the prize is conducted ethically and fairly • Served as lead spokesman with the press, donors, and the public to advocate for the idea that learning technology can radically expand access to quality education even for the poorest and most remote children on Earth • Wrote the prize guidelines and operational plan, and helped raise $27 million for both the prize purse and for operations from a total of ten donors • Led the XPRIZE Civil Society Domain which develops incentivized competitions in all areas touching and concerning civil society such as transparency, corruption, voting, and others. See less Global Learning XPRIZE Global Learning XPRIZE One Laptop per Child Vice President; Global Advocacy Company NameOne Laptop per Child Dates EmployedJul 2008 – Apr 2013 Employment Duration4 yrs 10 mos LocationCambridge, Massachusetts • Managed groundbreaking research project in remote villages in Ethiopia that tests the efficacy of tablet computers for literacy and self-learning • Managed all aspects of advocacy and communications programs; planned and implemented strategies to build political and financial support for OLPC’s mission... See more World Food Programme Senior Public Affairs Officer Company NameWorld Food Programme Dates EmployedJul 2005 – Jul 2008 Employment Duration3 yrs 1 mo LocationRome, Italy • Managed Fight Hunger: Walk the World, a WFP-led global advocacy campaign in 70 countries aimed at advancing the hunger-related UN Millennium Development Goals • Drafted and implemented a global outreach and communications strategy that resulted in the participation of one million people in Walk the World events in 150 countries... See more World Food Programme Legal Counsel Company NameWorld Food Programme Dates Employed2003 – 2005 Employment Duration2 yrs LocationRome Area, Italy • Drafted legal agreements between WFP and countries receiving humanitarian assistance • Negotiated agreement between WFP and the United States for a $1 billion food aid and logistical support to Iraq during the US occupation • Advised WFP leadership on all matters related to communications and fund-rai... See more Common Cause Legislative Director and Senior Lobbyist Company NameCommon Cause Dates EmployedMay 1996 – Jun 2003 Employment Duration7 yrs 2 mos LocationWashington, DC • Led a successful six-year effort to pass substantial campaign finance reform legislation on Capitol Hill for the leading government watchdog group in the United States, working closely with a bi-partisan coalition of US legislators, led by Senators John McCain and Russ Feingold.... See more Community Legal Services Policy Attorney Company NameCommunity Legal Services Dates EmployedJan 1995 – May 1996 Employment Duration1 yr 5 mos LocationPhoenix, Arizona • Designed and directed a successful state-wide legislative campaign resulting in an automatic annual $3 million appropriation in funding for affordable housing for low-income people and migrant farm workers. ... See more Meredith and Associates Legal Services Lobbyist Company NameMeredith and Associates Dates EmployedMay 1993 – Dec 1995 Employment Duration2 yrs 8 mos LocationBoston, Massachusetts • Represented the concerns of Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services and Greater Boston Legal Services before the Massachusetts State Legislature; prepared clients for testimony before the state legislature; advised clients on effective lobbying strategies. ... See more Office of U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers Legislative Assistant Company NameOffice of U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers Dates Employed1987 – 1992 Employment Duration5 yrs LocationWashington, DC • Led and organized congressional staff to enact the $30 million Rural Homelessness Act of 1992. • Drafted legislative and legal memoranda and briefed the Senator on affordable ... See more Jesuit Volunteer Corps Jesuit Volunteer Company NameJesuit Volunteer Corps Dates EmployedAug 1986 – Aug 1987 Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo LocationPortland, Maine • Assisted homeless and low-income individuals and families in obtaining short-term emergency food and shelter, and provided advocacy on behalf of low-income people at the city and state level. Show fewer experiences Education The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law Degree NameLaw Field Of StudyLaw Dates attended or expected graduation 1989 – 1992 Spring Hill College Spring Hill College Degree NameBA Field Of StudyEnglish,Philosophy, minor in Theology Dates attended or expected graduation 1982 – 1986 Activities and Societies: Rugby Captain, National English Honor Society, National History Honor Society, acted in plays for the theater company including Shakespeare and Moliere. 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