Matthew Houston

Matthew Houston is a Lecturer of Business Management at the University of North Texas at Dallas School of Business, teaching Entrepreneurship and Leadership. He is CEO of Collaborative Culture LLC, providing economic development consulting services, and co-founder & Principal of the Trailblazer Advisory Group (TAG), specializing in real estate investment consulting.

• CEO, Collaborative Culture LLC
• Lecturer, UNT Dallas School of Business
• Co-founder & Principal, Trailblazer Advisory Group
• Chairman, Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce (TAAACC)

Education

• B.A. in Economics, Southern Methodist University
• M.B.A., Neely School of Business at Texas Christian University

Houston focuses on economic equity, community engagement, and sustainable growth through catalytic projects. His work bridges education, business creation, and advocacy for inclusive economic ecosystems.

Scientific Awards & Leadership Programs

• Dallas' Inaugural Class of Aspen Institute's Economic Opportunity Leadership Academy
• Graduate of NAACP NEXTGEN Leadership Program
• Blueprint for Leadership Program (2008)
• Leadership Dallas Class (2012)