Matt is co-founder and principal of Matter Strategies, a strategic communications and public affairs firm focused on telling stories that matter. It helps public agencies, non-profits, C-level executives, public officials, and private organizations bring substance and meaning to their public relations. He previously led external affairs for San Diego’s mayor and oversaw communications for the City of San Diego, a $3.8 billion municipal corporation with over eleven thousand employees. He has served in diverse roles, including chief of civic and external affairs, deputy chief of staff, policy director, community representative, and legislative independent audit consultant.

A seasoned speechwriter and award-winning creative voice, Matt’s work has been featured in news outlets across the country, including The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox News, Politico, Business Insider, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Orange County Register, and San Diego Union-Tribune.