Matt Hayes is a strategic communications expert and content strategist with experience in international agriculture, food security, global development and higher education. He led all communications and marketing efforts for International Programs at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (IP-CALS) and the Department of Global Development, driving strategy for a portfolio of more than two dozen programs and projects totaling over $185 million in funding. His responsibilities included designing and implementing branding, editorial, social media, public relations, and leadership communications strategies.