Matthew T. Jette
Summary
Accomplished educator, executive, and policy strategist with 25+ years of cross-sector experience. Proven leadership in business management, public service, education reform, and data-driven strategy. Experienced in teaching AP and IB subjects at the secondary level and graduate courses in government, policy, and business. Demonstrated success in sales leadership, organizational turnarounds, policy design, and academic program development. Quantitative proficiency in STATA, SPSS, R, and Excel with strengths in data modeling, forecasting, and performance analytics. Lifelong commitment to civic engagement, healthcare advocacy, and education equity.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Executive Director
HIGH MARKS PREP
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Built a leading college and test prep organization with a focus on literacy, writing, and strategic preparation.
- Developed client relationships across academic sectors, driving strong outcomes in student performance.
Senior District Executive Director
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Led Cancer Prevention Study-3 initiatives; recruited 2,000+ participants.
- Managed 40+ large-scale community events; rebuilt team structure and fundraising operations.
District Manager / Sr. Executive Specialist
MERCK & CO., INC.
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Regional Trainer and Mentor; directed regional strategic sales initiatives.
- Multiple award recipient: Director Club, VP Club, Regional Leadership, MVP.
Specialty Representative
ELI LILLY & CO.
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Increased regional revenue by over 200% through collaborative sales strategy and targeted market execution.
- Awards include Rookie of the Year and Director Club.
President
DONORS FOR LIFE
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Spearheaded national organ donation reform campaign; collaborated with NKF and TRIO.
- Biked and ran across the U.S. to raise awareness and funds for transplant advocacy.
Education
Ph.D. - Political Economy, American Government
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZMPA - Public Administration
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Cambridge, MAMIS - International Relations, Statistics
University of Montana
Missoula, MTBA - Political Science, Business
University of Montana
Missoula, MTSkills
- Quantitative Tools: STATA, SPSS, R Programming, Excel
- Instructional Expertise: AP/IB Government, Economics, Literature, History, Theory
- Business Strategy: Budgeting, P&L, Fundraising, Team Development, Organizational Turnarounds
- Policy & Governance: US Policy Design, Comparative Politics, Economic Modeling
Certification
- Principal Certification – State of Florida
- Executive Leadership Certificate – Harvard Kennedy School
LANGUAGES
Proficient: American Sign Language
Intermediate: Latin
Accomplishments
- Helped secure teacher pay raises in Arizona through direct coordination with state leaders.
- Designed and led Cancer Prevention Study-3 operations at regional level.
- Played key role in shaping state and national organ transplant policy; saved 98 lives.
- Founded and led Donors for Life; national advocacy and fundraising campaign.
Affiliations
- American Political Science Association
- Harvard Alumni Association
Timeline
Senior Executive Director
HIGH MARKS PREP
01.2018 - 01.2024
Senior District Executive Director
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
01.2011 - 01.2013
District Manager / Sr. Executive Specialist
MERCK & CO., INC.
01.2001 - 01.2010
Specialty Representative
ELI LILLY & CO.
01.1999 - 01.2001
President
DONORS FOR LIFE
01.1994 - 01.1998
MPA - Public Administration
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
MIS - International Relations, Statistics
University of Montana
BA - Political Science, Business
University of Montana
Ph.D. - Political Economy, American Government
Arizona State University
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