Matthew's early years were filled with books, intense girl crushes, art, archiving and storytelling. He developed an undeniable pride in building bridges between the unlikeliest of friends and inspiring people to dream big.

After 18 years Matthew ventured from a secluded hamlet on the NJ shore to the vibrant casserole of grit and glamour at USC in LA. For 4 years he drowned himself in fiction, film, fine arts and entertainment.

He launched a magazine, tended bar, was a freelance artist, a TV Production Manager and a Creative Project Manager for a web company. Today, Matthew works with the NY Capability team as a Development Specialist.