Matt Rader

Non-Resident Distinguished Fellow
Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation

As the 37th President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (aka PHS), Matt works to unlock the super-power embedded in each of us to use gardening to build a healthier, happier world. PHS’s mission of using horticulture to advance the health and well-being of Greater Philadelphia is powered by thousands of members, volunteers, and partners who invest their time, money, and passion. PHS works on the ground in 250 city and suburban neighborhoods, offers 20 public gardens and landscapes, produces the Philadelphia Flower Show, the country’s largest horticultural event, and offers education, community, and an award-winning magazine for plant lovers.

Matt received his Bachelor’s in Architectural History from the University of Virginia, a Master’s in Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and a certificate in Non-Profit Executive Leadership from Bryn Mawr College. He is a 2020 Eisenhower Fellow and his professional experiences include the Fairmount Park Commission, Urban Land Institute, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and McKinsey and Company. He lives in Center City Philadelphia with his partner, Michael Smith, a conductor and organist.