a friend to all.
Matt Jacobi-Caprio is a writer and influential contributor to Maria Shriver's renowned website, MariaShriver.com, where he is widely recognized as an "Architect of Change." Known for his unwavering commitment to speaking truth to a range of global issues, such as women's rights, mental health, bullying, religion, and equality, Matt’s writing resonates with people from all walks of life.
In December, Matt and his fiancé Nick made headlines when they created a "Same Sex Wedding Set" for Matt's niece's 8th birthday. The couple's motivation was to inspire the toy giant, Mattel, to produce more inclusive toys. After posting a message and photo of the set on social media, the image quickly went viral, resulting in international news coverage. Matt and Nick recently met with Mattel executives at their Los Angeles headquarters and are now part of the Barbie family.
Matt's impressive career trajectory began in television after graduating from Arizona State University. He secured his first job at ABC News in Phoenix, Arizona, before making his way to Hollywood, where he landed a position at the popular celebrity news show, E! News. Soon after, Matt's lifestyle expertise earned him a spot on The Style Network where he starred in a television wedding special. He continued to work in television, appearing in two reality shows for the E! Network and making appearances on several morning news shows and Ryan Seacrest's radio program as "Male Model Matt."
Matt's professional journey has been diverse and multifaceted, having worked for international entrepreneur, Louise Mohn in the medical, real estate, and fashion industries. Through this experience, Matt gained first-hand knowledge of what it takes to work internationally. This amazing opportunity also gave him the experience to work alongside top publishing company, Simon & Schuster and PR powerhouse, Rubenstein Public Relations.
Currently, Matt serves as the Chief Operating Officer for an award-winning agency, where he leads a team of designers, graphic designers, and branding experts. He and his husband, Nick tied the knot in May 2019, becoming the first same-sex couple to marry at The Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.