Matthew Akre
About Matthew Akre
Matthew Akre serves as the Senior Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid at Yale University, focusing on access, equity, and collaboration in higher education. He has extensive experience in admissions and financial aid, having worked at several prestigious institutions including MIT, Harvard, and Teach For America.
Current Role at Yale University
Matthew Akre serves as the Senior Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid at Yale University. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the university's efforts in admissions and financial aid. His role involves initiatives that emphasize access, equity, and collaboration in higher education, reflecting his commitment to enhancing student opportunities.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Before his current role, Matthew Akre worked at several prestigious institutions. He was the Assistant Director of Student Financial Services at Yale University from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as the Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Student Employment and Admissions Officer at Harvard University from 2016 to 2019. His experience in these roles has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the student enrollment process.
Educational Background
Matthew Akre earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature from the College of the Holy Cross, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at Harvard University Graduate School of Education, obtaining a Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Higher Education Administration from 2015 to 2016. His academic background supports his professional focus on higher education.
Teaching Experience
Matthew Akre has experience as a Secondary English Teacher with Teach For America, where he worked from 2011 to 2013 in the Hartford, Connecticut area. This role allowed him to engage directly with students and contribute to educational equity, further informing his perspective on the importance of access to education.
Early Career and Internships
Matthew Akre began his career with various roles that laid the foundation for his expertise in admissions and financial aid. He worked as a Graduate Intern at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Office of Undergraduate Admissions from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant in the School Leadership Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education for one month in 2016. He also worked as a Product Management Analyst at EBSCO Information Services from 2014 to 2015.