Matthew Parker is a youth worker born and raised in the historic South End of Boston, MA. Throughout his youth grew up in the Villa Victoria and Cathedral Housing Developments. From an early age Matt has always been proactive in his community through youth organizing and community service projects. From these experiences Matt found an interest in the arts for his creative expression, especially writing and poetry. Graduating from a youth leader to an adult who supports young people Matt shares his passion of poetry with the youth in the neighborhoods of Boston that he serves tirelessly.