Matt Mustard

Matt Mustard is a Senior Program Officer at the Gates Foundation with more than a decade of experience working at the intersection of higher education, student support, and institutional transformation. Throughout his career, he has helped colleges and universities navigate complex technology ecosystems, adopt student success tools, and translate strategy into operational change that improves outcomes for learners. Drawing on experience across philanthropy, edtech, and direct partnership with institutional leaders, Matt brings a grounded perspective on interoperability, shared infrastructure, and the role open data models can play in making innovation more accessible across the sector.