As a long-time veteran at Vaya, Matthew is the Managing Director. He grew up in the city of Long Beach, NY, and graduated with honors from Hofstra University with a degree in civil engineering and a minor in mathematics. He brings experience in financial analysis, project management, and operations to Vaya Adventures, and keeps us all on schedule. He has lived, worked, and traveled extensively in both South America and Europe and currently resides in sunny Barcelona, Spain. In his spare time, he likes to travel, ski, and try out new restaurants.