Managing Director
Matthew Ceppi, Ed.D.
Specialties
Strategy design and execution, transformation, public private partnerships, financial and resource allocation models, talent management
OVERVIEW
Dr. Matt Ceppi is a visionary leader and strategist dedicated to transforming organizations and unlocking their full potential. With over two decades of experience in higher education, consulting, and technology, he has driven large-scale change, pioneered new business models, and forged strategic partnerships that fuel innovation.
He is currently the Vice President for Strategic Development at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and Managing Director of AASCU Consulting, where he leads services and resources that empower institutions to navigate complex challenges, optimize performance, and build capacity for sustained success.
Previously, Matt spent 19 years in leadership roles within the California State University system, spearheading key initiatives in strategic partnerships, public-private developments, and institutional growth. He later held roles in both the consulting and technology sectors, including as a consulting principal for a top-10 professional services firm and as chief operating officer of a high-growth higher education technology firm, where he played a leadership role in its expansion and acquisition milestones.
A respected scholar-practitioner, Matt has consulted for universities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. He has presented globally and led workshops on strategy, performance management, and human capital development. Since 2015, he has served as special faculty at Creighton University, teaching graduate courses in strategy, human capital management, and failure of leadership.
His contributions to higher education and organizational excellence have earned him recognition, including the Distinguished Service in Quality Improvement Award from the California State University system.
Matt holds a doctorate from Creighton University, where he was inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society recognizing excellence in scholarship, service, and commitment to justice.
HONORS
- Alpha Sigma Nu National Honor Society of the Jesuit Colleges and University
- California State University Distinguished Service in Quality Improvement
- American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award
Education
Ed.D. Creighton University
M.A. Alliant International University
B.A. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo