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Matt Ray
| Title: | Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation |
| Department: | Student Health & Well-Being Campus Recreation |
| Email: | mattray@sc.edu |
| Phone: | 803-777-0387 |
| Office: | STWFC Room 318 |

It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.
– Bilbo Baggins, J.R.R. Tolkien
Contact for
Questions regarding ORec Hub rentals, adventure trips, paddlesport programs, risk management, and student leadership development.
Background
Matt serves as the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator for Campus Recreation. His work supports outdoor programs and experiences that help students build confidence, develop leadership skills, and connect with the outdoors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology
University of Connecticut, Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Intercultural Studies
Columbia International University, South Carolina
Certified HR Professional (SHRM-CP)
Society for Human Resource Management
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
State of Connecticut Department of Public Health
Wilderness First Responder
National Outdoor Leadership School
Personal
Outside of work, Matt enjoys exploring South Carolina’s rivers with friends, creating outdoor adventures with his wife and children, and spending time woodworking and gardening. When he is indoors, you will often find him playing The Legend of Zelda with his daughter or planning his next adventure.