A lakeside scene with tall pine trees along the shoreline, a sandy trail, rocks, and calm water reflecting the sky, with a mix of green foliage and some dry branches.
A man with dark blond hair slicked back, a mullet, and a goatee, smiling outdoors with trees and greenery in the background, wearing a light-colored, floral short-sleeved shirt.

Matt Donahue

Program Mentor

Since 2002, Matt has dedicated himself to direct care bringing a high level of professional strength and experience to our weekend programming. He is excited to work at Echo springs and values the opportunity to share his experience, strength, and hope with young people. 

At Echo Springs

Matt quickly captures the hearts of many students with his patient and calm demeanor.  He most enjoys connecting students with their passions and modeling a sober and joyful life. One of his favorite experiences at Echo Springs was accompanying a group of students to Alaska during a summer expedition trip.  He loved seeing the group work well as a team and he felt proud to be a part of it. 

Weekends at Phase Two are filled with music, time for meaningful talks, and you may even meet Bunny, Matt’s beloved dog. Matt skillfully coordinates our weekend activities by weaving his many talents and passion for working with young adults into Echo Springs programming. 

Matt’s multitalented resume ranges from filmmaker and professional musician to a professional snowboarder (to name just a few).

Background/experience

Matt attended Mount Hood College and the Art Institute of Portland where he studied music, Spanish, French, multimedia production, and computer science.  

Interests

Matt resides in Sandpoint, Idaho. In his spare time, he can be found playing music, enjoying the outdoors, spending time with friends, family, and Bunny.