Matthew Nguyen

Matthew Nguyen is a senior at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory. Born and raised in Daly City and the Tenderloin, he has grown to be interested in how engineering, environmentalism, and urban agriculture can be used to uplift underserved communities through community-oriented solutions. He is the Co-Founder of Young Leaders in Climate Action, a youth-led organization working to combat environmental education disparities, and is also leading youth volunteering initiatives at the Tenderloin People’s Garden. As a new Mayoral Appointee, he is excited to continue exploring the intersection of engineering, policy, and environmental justice in hopes of empowering low-income and immigrant communities like his.