Matthew Upshaw

Associate Specialist for Communications and Marketing

As Associate Specialist for Communications and Marketing, Matt helps manage GCORR’s website and social media presence, designs multimedia communications, and provides planning and support at GCORR-sponsored events.

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Biography

Originally from Indiana, Matt does communications work for GCORR, where he works in partnership with GCORR staff, leadership, board members, volunteers and members of the United Methodist Church throughout the country to carry out the mission of the agency through focused communications efforts, including social media, trainings, materials development and dissemination, webinars, and traditional media work. Additionally, Matt helps implement and monitor communications, brand management, and public relations in order to raise the profile of GCORR as an authority in the areas of anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism. 


Matt holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Religious Studies from Olivet Nazarene University. He lives in Indiana with his wife and two children.

Just for Fun

What is your Enneagram number?

I’m a six with a strong five wing: a Loyalist with a healthy dose of the Investigator.

What’s the best flavor combination you can think of?

A warm brownie with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top with chocolate and peanut butter shell sauce. Is that too specific?

What book have you re-read most in your life?

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card