Matt Feinstein

Matt Feinstein

Matt Feinstein is the Executive Director of NJ LEEP, a nonprofit organization that provides college access and career readiness programs for first-generation and underserved students in the greater Newark, New Jersey area.123

Background

• Holds a B.A. from The University of Maryland at College Park and a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, where he was a Chancellor Scholar and a member of the Legislative Journal2
• Graduate of the Rutgers Business School Institute for Ethical Leadership, Nonprofit Executive and Emerging Leader, and Executive Fellows Certificate Programs2
• Completed coursework in non-profit management at Harvard Business School2

Experience at NJ LEEP

• Became Executive Director in 2014 after being involved with NJ LEEP from its inception in 200623
• Chief executive of the nationally award-winning organization serving over 300 families through middle school, high school, and college student support programs1
• Responsible for all fundraising for NJ LEEP's over $2.5M annual budget1
• Oversees a staff of 15+ to ensure effective delivery of services1
• Manages relations with NJ LEEP's Board of Trustees, Advisory Board and Young Professionals Board1
• Oversees the implementation of a professional development program for leadership staff1

Under Matt Feinstein's leadership, NJ LEEP has continued to grow and make a significant impact in providing educational opportunities and support for underserved students in Newark to succeed in college and beyond.