The Moderator

Dr. Matthew Will has been working in international development in Asia and the Pacific for more than a decade. He has substantial experience in organizational and grassroots development. He has worked in senior leadership with operations and program quality in projects focusing on peace and conflict, disaster response, resilience, gender, small-scale enterprise development, civil society development, citizen action, community security and aquaculture.

Photo by Jen Hardy — Photo by Jennifer Hardy

His experience living outside the United States while managing projects and organizations inform how he views the world. He brings his grounded perspective into his work.

This website – Flourishing and Disadvantage – was developed to promote grounded research that reflects the perspectives and narratives of people who are disadvantaged. The photo shown here also reflects his love for photography and sharing life through images.