Matt Beckemeyer has served on the Avant Media board of directors since 2010. He works with New York City-based technology agencies and startups and is active in a variety of local music projects. Using his professional expertise as a digital media and analytics director, he contributes to the organization as an online strategy consultant, as well as a fundraiser, friend, and musician. He has been collaborating with Randy Gibson to realize new music performances for over a decade, to his continued joy and puzzlement.