Matthew Cohen

I excel in connecting dots—between ideas, people, and opportunities—to deliver transformative impact.My focus is on increasing access to quality education or training and improving labor market success, especially for communities experiencing the greatest fragmentation in our economic, educational, and social systems. Key accomplishments include:>> Leveraging finance for good: Designed and launched outcomes-based financing models, such as Google’s $100M Career Certificate Program, projected to upskill 20,000+ workers and generate over $1 billion in wage gains.>> Scaling impact through data-driven solutions: Delivered $180M+ in basic needs assistance to 400,000+ students and families across 160 institutions, addressing critical gaps in higher education and workforce readiness...