Matt Deitsch – Student Activist

Matt Deitsch, a multi-hyphenate, is constantly expressing his creative prowess across a wide range of spaces. As a 20-year-old Matt was the acting Executive Director for the March for Our Lives movement spearheading political and messaging strategy. The 2018 midterm election was historic thanks to efforts spearheaded by Matt - people influenced by his messaging were the most likely to vote. Matt makes sure to keep arts and creativity a focal point in his work. Previously working as a filmmaker/photographer, writer and lead designer on a range of projects Deitsch makes sure the world knows his skills don't fit in any conventional box. Matt's consulted on music videos for Shawn Mendes and The Black Eyed Peas along with consulting on projects for organizations including Facebook, TOMS, and Uber while being a mentee of Professor Marshall Ganz. Becoming a NYT Bestselling Author Deitsch has made appearances as a political expert on Pod Save America, The Daily Show and Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Deitsch makes sure to use his life experience as a driving force in how he changes the world while being a mindful, purposeful leader in the space.