Dr. Matthew Parsons works with Environment and Climate Change Canada as an air quality scientist strengthening federal policies for cleaner air. He has a Ph.D. in physical atmospheric chemistry from UBC and wants to encourage a love of language in his children early in their lives as a means to appreciate and experience other cultures. Matt loves dogs, but none more than his Bernese Mountain Dog Keks, named by his German-speaking kids.

He joined the board in 2023.