Program Officer

Matt Rafferty

Matt Rafferty has been a program officer at the Alaska Conservation Foundation since 2005. His current portfolio includes climate and energy issues, legislative matters, and the Conservation Internship Program. Arriving in Alaska in the summer of 2000, Matt instantly knew he was home. From 2000 to 2004 he served as Deputy Director of the Alaska Public Radio Network and Development Director of KSKA 91.1 FM. During his tenure with public broadcasting, he helped to create the award-winning weekly program "AK."

Matt’s passion for Alaska’s wild places has led to volunteerism for numerous environmental organizations, community events, and political campaigns. He is a graduate of the Alaska Humanities Forum Leadership Anchorage program and served on the Board of Directors for the Alaska Center for the Environment. Matt also hosts the Borealis Bluegrass Breakdown, a weekly radio show on KNBA 90.3 FM. He is a graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at University of Massachusetts at Amherst.