Matthew Soto

Dr. Matthew Soto (he/him) joined PATH in 2022 and serves as the inaugural Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. In this role, Matthew leads the development and implementation of PATH’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, along with the organization’s workforce development and culture initiatives. Matthew has been a compassionate diversity, equity, and inclusion strategist and practitioner for over a decade and has an interdisciplinary professional portfolio. An educator at heart, Matthew has worked across different industries, including higher education, media & technology, and non-profit sectors. Before joining PATH, Matthew worked as a DEI leader at BuzzFeed, Inc. Matthew currently serves on the Board of Directors for Los Angeles Room and Board, an LA-based organization with the mission of ending homelessness and hunger for college students and transitional-aged youth.

Matthew is passionate about enhancing the sense of belonging within organizations and increasing awareness around issues of identity, diversity, and equity. Matthew received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Ethnic Studies from Cal Lutheran University, his Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from Cal State, Northridge, and his Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy from Cal State, Northridge. Matthew’s doctoral research was focused on the resilience and joy of queer people of color in predominantly white and heteronormative spaces. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys local coffee shops, street tacos, and spending time with his family and two dogs, Murphy and Pico.

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