Matthew Gao

Matthew Gao is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Torus, a student-led nonprofit dedicated to transforming the way communities think about and manage food waste. In his role, he forms and leads the organization’s strategic vision and daily operations, coordinating logistics and managing communication with partners, households, drivers, and volunteers. Matthew also plays a central role in marketing and sales, expanding Torus’ presence across the state to hundreds of new houses while recruiting and mentoring new members of the team. He connects closely with the Torus community, promoting sustainable living through weekly newsletters and personalized customer support. Under his leadership, Torus continues to grow rapidly, all while keeping the service free or affordable for local families. 

In his free time, Matthew enjoys playing the clarinet, swimming, competitive chess. Above all, he is dedicated to entrepreneurship, building, and learning how to make an impact on the world around him.