Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA) is delighted to announce that longtime fundraising and nonprofit leader Matt Terhune will be the organization’s new vice president of development. Matt brings to the role more than 25 years of experience leading initiatives in higher education and philanthropy.

Matt has held senior leadership roles at the University of Southern California, UCLA, and California State University as well as other non-profit organizations. His wide-ranging professional experience spans multiple sectors including public health, medicine, social and behavioral sciences, journalism, and communication.

Matt is no stranger to Jesuit organizations; he holds an A.B. from Georgetown University and a master’s degree from Fordham University as well as a master’s from Pacific University.

“JRS/USA is thrilled to welcome Matt, a gifted development professional with decades of philanthropic success,” said Kelly Ryan, president of JRS/USA. “At a time of great global uncertainty, we remain devoted to carrying out our life-saving programs around the world – work we see not just as a job, but a calling. Matt joins us at a critical juncture and will be instrumental to our continuing to fulfill our commitment to accompany, serve, and advocate for refugees and other displaced people for years to come.”

Matt said, “I am honored to join the talented and dedicated team at JRS/USA, whose mission is inspiring and whose work I have followed for many years. I look forward to partnering with private philanthropy, especially as foundations and individuals will be critical to supporting JRS’ impact around the world.”

If you would like to speak with Matthew, please contact JRS/USA Vice President of Marketing & Communication Bridget Cusick.