From Chicago Heights, Illinois, Matt is a 2014 graduate of Loyola University-Chicago, where he studied Political Science, Economics, and Catholic Studies. He was actively involved in his school's Students for Life, College Republicans, and Catholic Student Organization chapters. He also is a 2017 graduate of University of Nebraska-Omaha, where he graduated with a Masters of Political Science. Before joining Students for Life of America, he worked as a field director, regional director, and Director of Campus Integrity for Turning Point USA.

Since joining the SFLA team, Matt has worked to expand the social media outreach, increase rapid response to pro-life issues, and handled media relations.

In his free time he works on his personal goal of completing a half-marathon in every state.