The Club Foundation announces the Lead Like Lambert Scholarship Fund. This fund supports undergraduate hospitality students at and alumni of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, who are pursuing further education and experience in the club industry as a dynamic, meaningful, and rewarding career path.
Matt Lambert, CCM, CAM, ECM, a graduate of The University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The Lead Like Lambert Scholarship Fund was established in 2026 through the generosity of donors to The Club Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA), and in cooperation with UMASS Amherst, to honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Matt Lambert, CCM, CAM, ECM. A proud graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Matt devoted more than 25 years to the club industry and was widely respected as a leader, mentor, and advocate for the profession. Throughout his career, he generously shared his knowledge, developed emerging professionals, and created opportunities for others to grow and succeed.
Established in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Lead Like Lambert Scholarship Fund carries that commitment forward by investing in the education and professional development of future club management leaders.
“Matt believed strongly in people and creating opportunities for our next generation of leaders,” says LuAnn Giovannelli, CCM, CAM, CMAA Fellow, Chair of The Club Foundation Board of Governors. “Those of us who were fortunate enough to know Matt and the Board are honored to help push his legacy forward through this new fund.”
