MATTHEW SPENO

Dr. Matthew Speno is a community minded educator who earned his doctorate at the University of New England, located in Maine, USA.  With a keen interest in vocational education policy, Matthew conducts research on how vocational education learning pathways are considered, developed, and implimented. Dr. Speno is a current Postdoctoral fellow with the Center of Childhood and Youth Studies out of Salem State University where conducts important research and collaborates on valuable conversations about youth transitions to post secondary school or career along with youth access to vocational education. Matthew sits on several school and non-profit boards to ensure powerful questions are being asked about sensitive issues surrounding marginalized groups and access to educational pathways developed on a foundation that considers the impact of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.