Jayson Matthews

Jayson Matthews is an outcome-driven public sector leader and engaging facilitator with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and local government sectors. He is currently chief operations officer for DevNW, an Oregon nonprofit that aims to grow vibrant Northwest communities by empowering the region’s individuals, families, small businesses and neighborhoods. Before relocating to Oregon, he was assistant director at Maricopa County Human Services, where he managed and supervised a division of 40 individuals that provides vital human services to vulnerable seniors.

Prior to joining Maricopa County, Matthews served as a vice president at the Valley of the Sun United Way and was responsible for the direction and oversight of all Basic Needs work, including Housing, Homelessness, Hunger and Health. Other previous career stops include a senior program manager at the Corporation for Supportive Housing as well as a chief development officer for a Feeding America partner food bank. In addition, he has direct experience working with elected officials and government officials around the issues of homelessness, housing, hunger, children and youth, and human service planning. Jayson earned a master’s degree in public administration from Arizona State University.