Matthew Hebert

Matthew Hebert, '05 BA

Strategic Planning Committee Chair

Member at Large

Matthew earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies at Augustana University College (now Augustana Faculty in the University of Alberta) in 2005.

He has spent the last 17 years working in Alberta’s public sector. Matthew is currently an Assistant Deputy Minister at Alberta Education. This role is responsible for teacher certification and leadership as well as the province’s student assessment programs.  

Previously, he worked in roles in the Government of Alberta in the ministries of Indigenous Relations, Transportation and Health in roles dealing with policy development, intergovernmental relations, stakeholder relations, Indigenous engagement, and the approval of a flood mitigation project in southern Alberta. Early in his career, he worked in roles in the Alberta Legislature supporting Members of the Legislative Assembly and cabinet ministers.  

Matthew completed an MBA from the Ivey Business School, Western University in 2017. His personal interests include following current events and business news, running, and to cook and read as much as time allows.