Matt comes to the board bringing over 30 years of experience involved with various Southern California LGBTQ+ community center programs and services. He has worked extensively with AIDS organizations, safe sex groups, education, mentoring and stepping in in many various volunteer opportunities and community programs.

He owned and operated Clarity House, a drug and alcohol recovery center for over 11 years.  He provided safe spaces for LGBTQ community members in need of care and sober living opportunities.

He has spent the last  8 years as an entrepreneur in hospitality developing and managing a B&B type guest house  serving a global community where he and his husband Ruben have welcomed  guests from over 75 countries.

Matt prides himself as being a lifetime ally to the trans community and is more than thrilled to be part of this organization.