Matt Toburen

Matthew Toburen is an experienced leader in the non-profit sector, currently serving as the Executive Director of The Aliveness Project™ since May 2019. Prior to this role, Matthew held the position of Public Policy Director at the Minnesota AIDS Project from 2012 to May 2019 and worked as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities from January 2018 to April 2019. Earlier experience includes roles as a Political Organizer for SEIU Local 284 (2009-2012), Committee Page for the Minnesota Senate (2009), Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota (2007-2008), and Peace Corps Volunteer (2004-2007). Matthew Toburen earned a Master's degree in Social Work with a focus on Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from the University of Minnesota (2007-2008) and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from St. Olaf College (2000-2004).