Matteo joined the Social Work faculty in 2024 after three semesters as an adjunct instructor and ten years as a clinical counselor at Marist. Matteo specializes in teaching BSW Practicum courses and has relevant experience working in residential treatment centers, outpatient mental health services, public and private K-12 schools, nonprofit organizations, community-based programs, training, consulting, and private practice psychotherapy. Matteo’s interests center on integrative and inclusive approaches for individual wellness and systemic balance based on holistic health practices, global wisdom traditions, and meaningful interactions with the natural world.

Matteo is a founding member of the Marist Mindfulness Collective and the faculty advisor to the Marist Mindfulness Club. Matteo is also a founding member of Hudson River Playback Theatre, Inc., a trainer for the Mid-Hudson Teacher Center, a volunteer for the Maya Gold Foundation and the O+ Festival Clinic, an animal sanctuary board member, and a certified yoga teacher.  Languages: English/Italiano/Español/Basic ASL