Matt LaFrance is a distinguished Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) expert with over a decade of experience in both corporate and government sectors, now joining the MS Hope board. His credentials include being a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, HACCP Certified, and a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, contributing to significant projects at Apple Inc. and EHA Consulting Group, Inc.

As an author, Matt had an article published in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice in 2013. His background is bolstered by a Master's in Public Health and a Bachelor's in International Studies. Living with MS, he has successfully managed his condition through nutritional strategies, enhancing his dedication to MS research and support, including raising over $15,000 for the cause. Matt's diverse achievements extend to marathon running, fluency in Portuguese, and a service mission in São Paulo, Brazil.