Sessions
Zoning for Housing in NYC
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Thu
Matthew S. Washington is Vice President & Chief of Staff of Phipps Houses – New York City’s oldest and largest nonprofit developer of affordable housing. He is responsible for overseeing public affairs and communications to assist in the mission to build additional affordable housing.
Prior to joining Phipps, Matthew served as Deputy Manhattan Borough President for Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer. He oversaw all funding allocations for the office and served on numerous boards. He was selected for the 2018 New York City 40 Under 40 Rising Stars list published by City & State New York. He previously worked at The Durst Organization, New York Water Taxi, Friends of the High School for Environmental Studies and Friends of Hudson River Park. He also served as a member of Manhattan Community Board 11 for over 10 years and was chair of the board for 6 years.
Matthew is a member of the Board of Directors of the Trust for Governors Island, Waterfront Alliance and is a trustee for Alfred University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Cultures.