Matthew Gonzales (高榮森 - he/they) is a DM(V) native and excited to be a part of his new role in educational empowerment. Matthew is quite passionate about facilitating community building, fostering a culture of inclusion, improving equity, and providing an environment for healthy and constructive learning. As a former student of the DMV he will do his best to help provide the diverse youth of the area the tools to thrive, much like he was afforded by the compassionate community members before him. In order to achieve his goals Matthew will leverage their rigorous education at Pomona College, previous internship experience in Colunting and Tech, and deep lived experiences. Matthew is exceedingly excited to lend his body and soul to the incredible and mindful youth of the DMV. Having had the privilege of sitting in the shade of those who have come before him - Matthew hopes to provide the same for those coming after.