Matthew S. Annis has joined the FSRC as the new Grants Manager, where he oversees financial operations, budget development, and program compliance across the Center’s many projects. With a career spanning higher education, government, and the private sector, Matthew brings a broad range of expertise to the role. Passionate about building resiliency at both local and regional levels, Matthew is excited to support FSRC's interdisciplinary research that bridges economic, environmental, and social dimensions of the food system. Outside of the office, Matthew is an avid naturalist who loves exploring the quiet, wild corners of Vermont. He holds an MPA from SUNY Albany and a BS in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta.
What is your favorite thing about working for the Food Systems Research Center?
It’s great to be working with so many dedicated researchers and professionals exploring the "who, what, when, where, why, and how" behind our food. It’s something that ties us all together, and I’m glad to be part of a community that recognizes that.
What is your favorite thing about living and working in Vermont?
I love Vermont's strong sense of community and the pride people take in stewarding its beautiful landscapes. Plus, no billboards!
What is something about you people would be surprised to learn?
I’m an avid home cidermaker! Apples are an amazing fruit with far more variety and complexity than many realize.
What TV show, band/artist, podcast, video game, book, and/or anything are you most obsessed with right now?
Currently paging through the outdoor field guide Naturally Curious by Mary Holland. It’s an amazing (and very photogenic) month-by-month look at what’s happening outside in the natural world. I highly recommend it to anyone living in the northeast.
