Matthew is a non-profit fundraiser with experience in public relations, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. A fourth-generation Floridian and native to West Palm Beach, he is deeply committed to preserving and protecting the values of Downtown WPB. A longtime advocate for civic engagement and equality, Matthew has served on nonprofit and community boards, such as the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, the Palm Beach County National Organization for Women, and The McGregor Clinic. A former Zookeeper with the Palm Beach Zoo and Naples Zoo, he advocates for animal welfare and wildlife conservation.

In his spare time, Matthew enjoys attending City Commission meetings, eating at the great restaurants in West Palm Beach, and playing with his cats.