Off-screen, Matt has dedicated himself to always growing and transforming in service of collective liberation. His commitment to intersectionality, has led him to weave together his work in anti-racism, challenging patriarchy, queerphobia, fatphobia and supporting body positivity, Climate Justice, as well as Disability Justice as a newly disabled person.

Seeing the interconnectedness of these systems, he supports others in seeing their shared stake in the work of Liberation, even when they are not the ones directly impacted. His style of advocacy involves self-reflection, vulnerability (and humor!), talking about past mistakes and lessons learned to invite others into their own unlearning and growth in service of working towards a better world for all. He also uses his skills as an Empowerment Coach to support others in crafting a compelling vision for the future.

His activism has been featured in major outlets, and he frequently uses his platform to amplify marginalized voices and educate audiences about systemic inequalities. In his decade as an activist, he has employed a wide range of tools for creating change, from civil disobedience and direct action on the front lines, to advocating at the White House to end sexual violence on college campuses, participating in panels, local organizing against the expansion of prisons, educational campaigns about creating a culture of consent. He believes in the importance of using every opportunity to spark change from speaking to his millions of followers on social media to effectively having one on one conversations.

He is the co-founder of the social impact company, Inspire Justice, which has been a part of creating change in the most influential companies in the entertainment industry as well as training some of the most well-known and well-respected artist-activists in the world.

Matt’s blend of artistry and advocacy has made him a sought-after speaker at conferences, universities, and events, where he shares his insights on leveraging influence for meaningful change. With his unique ability to connect with audiences through authenticity and passion, Matt McGorry continues to inspire action and dialogue in the pursuit of a more just and compassionate world. Read Less ^