Matty Smith

In May 2010, Matty graduated from Drake University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications. During that time, he reported on a number of LGBT stories. In April 2009, he covered the signing of the same-sex marriage licenses in Des Moines for Chicago’s Windy City Times, where he first heard of One Iowa. Matty also worked as associate editor for Drake’s senior capstone Think magazine, winner of the coveted Pacemaker award in 2010.

Matty came to One Iowa in August 2010 as a volunteer and joined the staff full time as a field organizer in September. Matty brings with him a passion for equality and a background in research and writing.