Bruce Matthew

Matthew Bruce

Executive Director, Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance

Matthew Bruce became the first Executive Director of the Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance (CWFA) in 2012. CWFA is the Chicago region's major convener of the philanthropic community interested in workforce development, and an affiliate of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. CWFA has fostered the collaboration of over 30 funders, pooled and invested over $25 million, and supported over 20 workforce systems-change initiatives designed to reduce racial disparities in employment and earnings. Prior to starting CWFA, Matt led workforce initiatives for the City of Boston.  Matt has a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Chicago, and lives with his wife and 2 children in Oak Park, Illinois.