May 8, 2025 | Seed St. Louis ~ Matt Schindler, CEO

A native of St. Louis, Matt Schindler has been with Seed St. Louis since 2015. Through meaningful partnerships, creative programming, and educational opportunities, Matt has successfully led the organization in support of sustainable community development through community gardens, school gardens, urban orchards, and urban farms.
Throughout his career, Matt has worked to support and create a better community in both St. Louis and internationally. His experience in St. Louis includes Downtown STL, Inc. and the International Institute of St. Louis. During this time, he initiated various programs that included public improvements, transportation studies, as well as business consulting and development. Internationally, Matt volunteered with the US Peace Corp in Armenia as the Advanced Business Development Volunteer. In 2018, Matt was elected to the Parkway School Board and is on his second term.
Education: Master of Arts in International Relations, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, and German
Future Education: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: Flying class