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I am uniquely qualified to be on the Little Forest Playschool (LFP) board of directors (BOD). Both of my children, Isabelle and Nathan, have attended LFP on and off for the last 4.5 years. Isabelle was in the first class LFP took under 18 months, and Nathan was in the first infant class. I have also had short stints with other daycares in the area, temporary grandparent care, and a brief period where my family employed a nanny. These experiences make me uniquely qualified to have observed LFP’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as be aware of what other options exist in the area. I have seen LFP do some incredible things, and I have been with it through some more challenging times. I have now reached the point where I would like to take what I have observed to help LFP retain its strengths and overcome the challenges it faces. A little bit more about myself and my experience. I am a computational quantum chemist in the theoretical division at LANL. While most of the stuff in my included CV is related to my work to help develop new materials solar applications, there are several experiences more relevant to serving on the LFP BOD that I would like to highlight. One would be my extensive mentoring experience, emphasizing the importance I place on educating the next generation. The other would be my track record with service to community. I have served on several hiring committees ranging from staff scientist to deputy division leader. I have also served as the member of an advisory committee for a previous division leader. In addition to offering advice to leadership, I have gone to elementary schools to volunteer and math and science events as well as served as a weekly volunteer in an elementary 1st grade class. Finally, I am currently a member of my divisions Diversity and Inclusion Working Group. Through these experiences I have been described as thoughtful, level-headed, organized, and conscientious. In the last several years I have seen families with young children really struggle. The best way I can think to help beyond my own family is to begin to strengthen the support system that parents have, which is why I joined the LFP board.

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Matt is a proud parent of his two children currently attending Little Forest Playschool, Kanti (4 years old) and Miles (2 years old). Matt and his wife Heather moved to Los Alamos in 2015 when Matt joined UbiQD, an advanced materials startup that spun out of LANL. He currently serves as the Chief Product Officer at UbiQD where he leads development of new products that utilize nanomaterials to better utilize sunlight for food and renewable energy. Matt also serves on the board of directors for UbiQD as well as a New Mexican organization called the New Mexico Energy Manufacturing Institute. Matt's passion for kids, the outdoors, and learning is well aligned with Little Forest's mission and he is excited at the opportunity to serve on its board.

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