Matthew Coleman, PhD
Executive Director at Giving Multiplier
Harvard University
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I’m the Executive Director at Giving Multiplier, an award-winning donation platform created by psychology researchers at Harvard University. Giving Multiplier introduces people to expert-recommended, highly effective charities in an emotionally appealing and meaningful manner. To do this, our tool lets donors support both their personal favorite charity and one of our super-effective charities, with matching funds added on top of all donations!
In Summer 2024, I completed my PhD in Experimental Psychology at Northeastern University. My graduate research examined how individuals make judgments and decisions about global risks, the well-being of future generations, and effective charitable giving (see: Research).
Education
Northeastern University
PhD in Experimental Psychology
Department of Psychology
2020 - 2024
Tulane University
Bachelor’s in Neuroscience (cum laude with Honors)
Minors: Psychology and Philosophy
2014 - 2018
Research Experience
Graduate Student Researcher (2020 - 2024)
Northeastern University
Advisor: David DeSteno, PhD
Affiliated Researcher (2022 - 2024)
New York University
Advisors: Lucius Caviola, PhD; Joshua Lewis, PhD; Matti Wilks, PhD
Global Priorities Research Fellow (Summer 2023)
University of Oxford
Advisor: Lucius Caviola, PhD
Summer Research Fellow (Summer 2021)
Advisor: Michael Plant, PhD
Lab Coordinator / Research Tech (2018 - 2020)
Northeastern University
Advisors: Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD; Karen Quigley, PhD
Research Assistant (2015 - 2018)
Tulane University
Advisor: Julie Markant, PhD
Professional Experience
Executive Director (July 2024 - Present; formerly Project Manager)
Harvard University
Behavioral Science Fellow (Summer 2022)
Supervisors: Andy Reed, PhD; Nathan Young, PhD