Matt Bunch, PhD

Matt Bunch, PhD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Country Director at The Hunger Project Canada

  • Education

    • University of Guelph

      1996 - 2000
      Bachelor of Arts - BA English, History
    • University of Waterloo

      2000 - 2001
      Master of Arts - MA History, International Development, Politics

      Activities and Societies: Director, Graduate Student Association Director, Canadian Institute of International Affairs

    • University of Waterloo

      2001 - 2007
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Canadian History, International Development, Human Rights

      Activities and Societies: Director, Graduate Student Organization Director, Canadian Institute of International Affairs, Waterloo Chapter Director, Canadian International Council, Waterloo Chapter

  • Experience

    • One Earth Future Foundation

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Senior Research Consultant

      In this role I worked closely with the founder and senior executives to identify and undertake research and program areas in the field of global governance, conducted research and produced results in the form of information primers and academic papers, and conducted outreach to initiate cooperation with like minded organizations. In this position I enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to the successful start up phase of a US operating foundation.

    • Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)

      Jan 2009 - Mar 2014
      Publications Coordinator

      In the Department of Public Affairs, this role coordinated the production and dissemination of CIGI publications and activities through a variety of electronic and print media, coordinated the editorial, production and dissemination processes of CIGI print and electronic publications, provided general assistance to the publications and communications teams.

    • CHF - Partners in Rural Development

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Research Consultant

      I was invited to collaborate with CHF executives and staff to develop information primers for organizational use and for national media on the history of CHF (formerly the Canadian Hunger Foundation) and its role in international development assistance since 1960, its collaboration with government, governmental agencies and other NGOs in Canada. This role was instrumental in the development and dissemination of historical research on CHF history and operations and the development of funding proposals. Show less

    • Rural Ontario Institute (ROI)

      Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
      Editorial Coordinator

      As project lead and editorial coordinator for the Rural Foresight Papers project, this role coordinated work by outside experts and ROI executives, was key in the planning and editing of the Rural Foresight compilation, and undertook design and implementation of project release and marketing to stakeholders and government officials and agencies. This role also required editorial consulting with ROI for projects unrelated to the Rural Foresight Papers project.

    • Centre for Security Governance (CSG)

      Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
      Project Officer

      Collaborated closely with the Executive Director of the Centre for Security Governance to promote, organize and host the successful Waterloo Symposium on Technology and Society series and other projects including the composition, design, editing and layout documents and other material produced by the Centre.

    • Stability

      Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
      Interim Managing Editor

      In this role I engaged with authors, reviewers and publishers in the ongoing solicitation and publication of academic materials for an open-access, academic journal that reaches a global audience. Assessed and edited submissions, managed a team of editorial assistants to move submissions through the review process, advised authors and performed editorial tasks.

    • The Hunger Project Canada

      Oct 2022 - now
      Country Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chef, Executive/Kitchen Manager

      Ontario Government
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member Board of Directors

      Issued by Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) on Jun 2023
      Rural Ontario Institute (ROI)Associated with Matt Bunch, PhD
    • Founder, Director

      Issued by Freedom From Hunger Project on Jan 2011
      Freedom From Hunger ProjectAssociated with Matt Bunch, PhD
    • Board Member

      Issued by Elora Community Theater on Jun 2022
      Elora Community TheaterAssociated with Matt Bunch, PhD
    • Member, Organizing Committee

      Issued by Centre Wellington Food Forest on Aug 2024
      Centre Wellington Food ForestAssociated with Matt Bunch, PhD
    • Communications Strategist

      Issued by Career Search Zoom In on Apr 2020
      Career Search Zoom InAssociated with Matt Bunch, PhD
    • Guest Host, Producer

      Issued by Let's Talk Careers Radio on Jan 2021
      Let's Talk Careers RadioAssociated with Matt Bunch, PhD