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Matt Petronzio

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As seen in: Doctors Without Borders/ (MSF), Mashable, Flipboard, Yahoo, Global Citizen, PANK Magazine
Covers:  medical humanitarian aid, human rights, activism, identities, impact, innovation, social good
Deputy Chief Comms Officer, Doctors Without Borders/@MSF_USA. Previously: @RESCUEorg, @glblctzn, @socialgood. Poet. Proud owner of views & opinions. He/him.

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Matt Petronzio’s Biography

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Matt Petronzio is the Deputy Chief Communications Officer at Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF USA), which brings medical care to people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics, and social exclusion while also bearing witness and speaking out on behalf of patients in more than 70 countries.

Matt previously worked as the senior director of digital engagement at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), where he led a global team of 25 digital experts in charge of the IRC’…

Matt Petronzio’s Journalist Portfolio

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How the U.N. Refugee Agency will use big data to find smarter solutions

How the U.N. Refugee Agency will use big data to find smarter solutions

"It's a game-changer."

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Why Square commissioned this stunning short film about Native American youth

Why Square commissioned this stunning short film about Native American youth

"Lakota in America" highlights the challenges and resilience of the Cheyenne River Reservation's youth.

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A puppeteer's personal story about bringing Sesame Street's first autistic Muppet to life

A puppeteer's personal story about bringing Sesame Street's first autistic Muppet to life

"It's not in spite of autism that Julia brings gifts to Sesame Street, but it is through her autism."

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How young Native Americans built and sustained the #NoDAPL movement

How young Native Americans built and sustained the #NoDAPL movement

"We need people to not only see our side of things and to have our story told, but for us to be the ones to t…

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Tumblr is the one social platform taking action ahead of Trump's America

Tumblr is the one social platform taking action ahead of Trump's America

"The Tumblr community is watching and paying attention."

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Meet the millionaire music executive helping the wrongfully convicted

Meet the millionaire music executive helping the wrongfully convicted

Jason Flom leads a double life. In one, he discovers artists like Katy Perry and Lorde. In the other, he help…

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Articles

LGBTQ+ Artists Show Us What Celebrating Visibility & Inclusivity Looks Like to Them

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By Matt Petronzio
| Global Citizen Verified
What's at Stake — and What Can We Do? The LGBTQ+ community is disproportionately impacted by extreme poverty — and the COVID-19 pandemic, a global wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, and increased violence and discrimination further compound the problem. The world must step up to ensure no one is left behind in our fight to end extreme poverty.
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14 innovations that improved the world in 2014

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By Matt Petronzio
| Flipboard
14 innovations that improved the world in 2014 These aren't just gadgets that charge your devices faster or "groundbreaking" apps -- they have potential for lasting impact. They can change the world. From mind-controlled exoskeletons to solar-powered toilets that turn waste into biofuel, here are 14 innovations that address some of the most …
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26 of the Best Photos From 'VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World'

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By Olivia Kestin, Matt Petronzio
| Global Citizen Verified
Why Global Citizens Should Care The COVID-19 pandemic cannot end until all countries have access to lifesaving vaccine doses. VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World had an incredible impact, but there's still more work to do to end the pandemic for everyone, everywhere. World leaders, corporations, philanthropists, and Global Citizens must continue to demand vaccine equity. Join us by taking action here. VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World just made history.
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