PROJECT GRAD AKRON

Our Team

Matthew Futch
College and Career Advisor

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Matthew Futch

College and Career Advisor

Joined Project GRAD Akron:

Matt first began his service with Project GRAD Akron as a GRAD Mentor and joined the staff in 2020

Favorite quote:

"Teamwork makes the dream work” 

Favorite thing about Project GRAD Akron:

Working with a team of professionals who are committed and passionate about enhancing the opportunities for the young people in our district. The city of Akron is better with Project GRAD.

A little about Matt:

I was born and raised in Akron, OH where I attended Akron Public Schools. I am a graduate of Buchtel High School 2002 where I earned a college scholarship in athletics through the game of basketball. After a brief career professionally in basketball, I pursued a career in coaching/teaching.

I have worked in education as a professor at Ohio Christian University and higher education in admissions for Radford University/The University of Akron, in addition to working in college athletics. I am a husband and a father of three.

I love family hikes, bike rides, fishing, and golf. I am passionate and committed to working with our youth in finding their purpose and developing a game plan to execute their goals.