Matt Williams

Certified Peer Support Specialist | Certified Recovery Mentor | Indigenous Higher Education Professional| American Indian/Alaskan Native Communications Researcher

Salem, Oregon, United States

About

Matt Williams (Oglala Lakota, Cherokee), is a professional dedicated to improving the health and wellness of Indigenous Communities. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Ethnic Studies (Native American Studies Emphasis) Oregon State University CERTIFICATIONS: Oregon Health Authority Peer Support Specialist Certification MHACBO Certified Recovery Mentor Certification MetroPlus Association Oral Health Training Certification QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program Certification

Experience

  • Researcher at G&G Advertising
    Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

    • Compiled American Indian/Alaska Native data, research, information, reports, and observed focus groups for these campaigns: 2020 Census, HHS Covid We Can Do This Campaign, CDC Hear Her Maternal Mortality Education/Awareness Campaign, and our current campaign working with the FDA: Next Legends • Assisting in campaign partnership efforts and outreach to Tribes and Tribal organizations as well as Tribal community event organizers • Writing, editing, and publishing our monthly educational infographics as well as our bi-monthly newsletter

  • American Indian Student Advisor at North Idaho College
    Sep 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at Oregon State University
    Sep 2017 - Jun 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

    GTA Ethnic Studies

  • Student Success Peer Facilitator at Native American Longhouse Eena Haws
    Sep 2014 - Jun 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos