Matthew Carroll

2928 Pine St San Francisco, CA 94115 Phone: 857.719.1646 E-Mail: Matthew.Carroll.86@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (JST), Berkeley, CA

Master of Divinity, May 2012

Boston College, College of Arts & Sciences May 2008

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and English; Faith, Peace and Justice (minor)

International Study

2010: Traveled to Mexico City and surrounding areas for two-week course and cultural immersion to better

understand the Christian faith and Catholic Church as experienced in Mexico’s capital

2010–2011: Spent a semester studying interreligious dialogue with a special emphasis on Islam and Christianity

and then participated in three-week cultural immersion to Indonesia

2015: Spent two weeks studying Spanish language and Peruvian Culture in Lima & Cusco

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Service-Learning Coordinator; Faculty; Asst. Kairos Director, Sacred Heart Prep, Atherton, CA Aug 2012 – present

Recruit and supervise students as they engage in critical service-learning after-school activities

Develop all-school events with the Student Life team, serving on the planning committee for the Justice Teach-in

and coordinating class service days, to promote critical awareness of social issues

Maintain and grow reciprocal partnerships with local NPOs and service organizations

Oversee service-immersion programs: recruit and screen participants, train student and faculty leaders, and

manage all budgetary matters. Responsible for creating three new immersion programs over the past four years

Teach religious studies courses to students of diverse faith and cultural backgrounds; develop Liberation &

Solidarity, a service-based elective; collaborate with colleagues to share resources and develop best practices

Participate actively in the extracurricular life of the school: multicultural retreat, coaching, moderating; participate

in and supervise students at People of Color / Student Diversity and Leadership conference

Train student and faculty leaders to give talks and facilitate small groups as assistant director of Kairos

Serve as a faculty advisory member for schoolwide social justice teach-in

Director, Peninsula Bridge Program, Sacred Heart Prep, Atherton, CA Sep 2014 – present

Oversee a five-week summer program for exceptional elementary and junior high school youth from

economically marginalized communities; manage accompanying operating budget of $100k+

Recruit, hire, train, and manage summer staff, including an asst. director, six master teachers, and 30+ high school

an college-aged teaching assistants

Liaise with local businesses and universities to support Bridge mission and expose students to institutions of

higher learning and career paths

Resident Minister – University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Aug 2009 - May 2011; 2013-2014

Promoted student development and spiritual growth for undergraduates in a residential setting.

Founded the Ignatians in 2010, an undergraduate campus ministry advisory board aimed at fostering student

leadership and development through Jesuit spirituality and practice. The group continues its work today.

Developed and implemented formation plan for the Ignatians through weekly meetings, annual retreat, and

weeklong service-immersion experience

Hosted weekly reflection and faith sharing groups, and coordinated inclusive, welcoming Catholic liturgies for

weekly student masses; organized frequent large and small service events

Mentored first-year resident ministers in theological reflections and 1-1 meetings to help them critically reflect on

their professional roles, spiritual practices, and leadership style

Program Coordinator – Malatesta Program, Berkeley, CA Sep 2009 – May 2012

Arrange hospitality, international travel, housing, and academic programs for visiting Chinese scholars and

graduate students in a program of mutual exchange and cooperative learning; manage all budgetary matters

Participate in collaborative planning strategies with members of partner universities (USF & LMU)

Case Manager/ Jesuit Volunteer – Homeboy Industries, Los Angeles, CA Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

Mentored and provided case management services for gang-involved youth and adults.

Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans to assist gang-involved individuals and incarcerated youth

access social services, drug treatment, tattoo removal, and employment.

Supervised 40+ on-site employees in their job-related duties and office interactions.

Formed, coached, and ran as a member of the inaugural Homeboy Marathon Team; successfully solicited

sponsorship and media attention to support our efforts to raise awareness about gang violence.

Practiced the four tenets of JVC: building community, developing spirituality, promoting social justice, and living

simply; participated in workshops and retreats based in Ignatian spirituality.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Publication and Public Address 2004 – present

Featured presenter at Ignatian Solidarity Network’s Arrupe Leadership Summit, Jan 2014

Staff blogger for WePay.com, focusing on fundraising initiatives and NPO’s.

Wrote a weekly column for The Heights, Boston College’s independent student newspaper.

"Student Pieces” Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education: Vol. 34, Article 21 (2008).

Delivered response to the Gasson Lecture, “The Moral Formation of Jesuit College Students,” Boston College,

Nov. 15, 2010; viewable at <www.frontrow.bc.edu/program/buckley1/>

Experience preaching at liturgical services both great and small in number.

Retreats, Service-Leadership, and Immersion 2005 -2008

Led and worked in a variety of roles with fellow students and community leaders volunteering in different sites in

Appalachia over spring and summer breaks; facilitated and participated with other volunteers in educational

activities and group discussions about faith, service, and justice.

Participated in yearlong preparation, fundraising, and formation culminating in a two-week service-immersion

trip to Belize, engaged in advocacy and awareness initiatives upon return.

48Hours: Led freshmen in a retreat focused on the challenges and opportunities of the first year.

Orientation Leader & Teaching Assistant: Introduced first-year students and their families to Jesuit education and

BC mission / identity through mentorship, small-group activities, academic advising and class instruction

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Proficient in Google platforms as well as Microsoft Office and iLife software.

Running marathons, ToughMudder endurance races, and a variety of recreational sports

Enjoys camping, hiking, snowboarding, reading, motorcycles and music; once “performed” with Boston-Irish

rockers The Dropkick Murphys

Eagle Scout