Sasha Matthews

Sasha is the Global Scale Manager at Health in Harmony and Executive Director of its Brazilian affiliate, SAMA-Health in Harmony. Joining HIH in 2023, first as Project Manager, Sasha developed strategic plans and scaled activities, focusing on tropical rainforest conservation and community resilience. In his new  role, he now supports and co-strategizes the organization's expansion efforts across the world's tropical rainforests.

With over 15 years at Médecins Sans Frontières, Sasha coordinated projects across multiple continents, witnessing both challenging and beautiful moments. Living in Brazil since 2014, he embraced sustainable living in an intentional community, working closely with local populations to promote environmental preservation and cultural heritage.

Sasha's storytelling prowess was showcased when he produced a documentary for Al Jazeera. Passionate about nature and cultures, he participated in the Gaia Education program and practices regenerative agriculture. An avid cook, Sasha enjoys experimenting with flavors from his global travels and once owned a restaurant in the heart of  Rome. He is also passionate for diving deep in the  blue ocean where he finds inner peace.

Global Scale Manager