Matt joined the St. Mark team in the summer of 2024. Prior to joining our team, he worked for the Dubuque Community Schools for 15 years in various roles as a paraprofessional.
He and his partner Savanna welcomed a child in September 2023.
Outside of work, Matt's house is very busy. He loves his new role as a dad. He and Savanna also have two dogs: one almost nine-year-old Golden named Charlie, and a one-year-old Goldendoodle named Ginger. He also has many nieces and nephews that he loves spending time with.
Matt has lived in Dubuque since high school but was born and raised in the St. Louis area. He's a diehard Cardinals and Rams fan. Matt enjoys cooking, weightlifting, being active, gaming, and traveling.
LEADERSHIP
Dawn Cogan
Executive Director
Amanda Avenarius
Associate Director
Amelia Foley
Director of Programs
Jenna Johnson
Assistant Director of Programs
DANIELLE WILLIS
Director of Early Childhood
Ashley Hinzmann
Assistant Director of Early Childhood
Kaitlin Schmidt
Director of Strategic Resources
COORDINATORS
Abby Lawrence
Office Coordinator
ALLYSON AVENARIUS
Strategic Resources Coordinator
Dakota Dix
Program Coordinator
Matt McCarthy
Program Coordinator
Jen Gesie
Early Childhood Lead Classroom Coordinator
Grace Jackson
Early Childhood Lead Classroom Coordinator
Nicole Salyer
Early Childhood Lead Classroom Coordinator
Lilly Connolly
Early Childhood Classroom Coordinator
Lindsey Regan
Early Childhood Classroom Coordinator
Special Projects
Andy Draus
Special Project Support
Unless noted, photos ©Robin Hoerner of RH Photography. Used with permission.