Matt Gianneschi. Ph.D.

Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff
970-947-8321 | mgianneschi@coloradomtn.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
• Master of Arts, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Selected Honors and Awards

• Aspen Institute Presidential Fellowship
• National Data Metrics Advisory Committee, Lumina Foundation
• National Financial Aid Policy Authors Roundtable, Lumina Foundation
• Marshall Memorial Fellowship, German Marshall Fund of the United States
• Academy for State Higher Education Policy Leadership, SHEEO/Lumina Foundation for Education
• Co-chair (with Colorado Congressman Bob Schafer), Education Transition Team, Partners for Colorado (Hickenlooper & Garcia Administration)
• Commissioner, Education Commission of the States (ECS)
• Colorado Interstate Compact on Military Families Coordinating Council
• Gubernatorial appointment. Colorado Quality Teachers Commission
• Research Assistant-ship, University of Arizona/National Science Foundation
• Graduate Tuition Scholarship, University of Arizona
• Summer Institute for Undergraduate Admissions, College Board
• NCAA Varsity Letter Recipient, Men’s Lacrosse, University of Denver

Selected Publications

Gianneschi, M & Fulton, M. (2014). A cure for remedial reporting chaos. Denver, CO. Education Commission of the States

Fulton, M., Gianneschi, M., Blanco, C., DeMaria, P. (2014). Developmental strategies for college readiness and success. Denver, CO. Education Commission of the States

Pingel, S. & Gianneschi, M. (2014). A hidden cause of rising tuition costs: Tuition discounting in public colleges and universities. Denver, CO. Education Commission of the States

Gianneschi, M. (2013). Are college and career readiness one and the same? Washington D.C.: School Administrator

Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE). (2012). Colorado competes: A master plan for higher education 2011-15. Denver, Colorado: Colorado Department of Higher Education

Cheslock, J. & Gianneschi, M.E. (2008). Replacing state appropriations with alternative revenues: The case for voluntary support. East Lansing, MI: Journal of Higher Education

Gianneschi, M.E.; Yanagiura, T; Lingenfelter, P.; L’Orange, H; and Lenth, C. (2007). State higher education finance 2006. Boulder, CO: State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO)

Previous Professional Associations

• Vice Chair, AVID Board of Directors
• Aspen Community Foundation Cradle to Career Advisory Board
• Scholarship Program Advisory Committee, Denver Scholarship Foundation
• Scholarship Selection Committee, The Daniels College Prep and Scholarship Program
• National Association on College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
• The Pathways to College Network Research Scholars Panel, Pathways to College Network

Personal Interests

Skiing, mountain biking, coaching youth sports.

Family

Spouse: Stephanie Gianneschi. Children: Gavin and William.