Matt taught health and physical education for over 13 years in public, private and charter schools across Long Island and NYC. In 2015, he decided to quit his career as a school teacher to pursue his passion his passion of educating others about the astounding benefits of a plant based lifestyle on a full-time basis. Matt is also an avid ultra-marathon distance runner and triathlete and has completed 4 full Marathons, 2 Ultra-Marathons, 6 half-Ironman triathlons and 1 full Ironman triathlon. He is also a certified yoga instructor and health coach. He currently is a humane educator with the nonprofit organization Ethical Choices Program.