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Matthew Schultz
Warriors Speak® manager
Matthew Schultz is the Warriors Speak® manager at Wounded Warrior Project, a position he has held since January 2023.1 Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Schultz oversees a nationwide team of approximately 70 volunteers, maintaining exceptional working relationships and delivering media and public speaking training.1
Professional Responsibilities
In his current role, Schultz's main functions include:
- Recruiting, training, and overseeing two teams: one comprised of professional paid spokespeople and another of volunteers
- Building relationships, developing storytelling skills, and enhancing public speaking abilities
- Working cross-functionally with other teams to determine future marketing and communications needs
- Interviewing warriors to develop their personal stories of service, sacrifice, and recovery
- Directing photo shoots with volunteers
- Supporting volunteers and staff members, many of whom are wounded warriors
- Providing speech feedback to spokespeople for their professional development1
Career History
Prior to his current position, Schultz has held several roles within Wounded Warrior Project and other organizations:
- Warriors Speak® specialist at Wounded Warrior Project (July 2014 - January 2023)
- Director of Public Relations and Broadcasting for Cornell Wrestling at Cornell University (November 2013 - March 2014)
- Operations Manager/Program Director/Host at 1160 ESPN Radio (October 2010 - July 2013)
- Host/Producer at Clearchannel Radio (August 2007 - March 2010)
- Brand Ambassador/Manager at Alloy Media + Marketing (December 2008 - March 2009)
- Play-by-play Broadcaster for Syracuse Stars Junior Hockey (October 2006 - February 2009)1
Throughout his career, Schultz has demonstrated expertise in media relations, public speaking, storytelling, and sports broadcasting. His experience in these areas has likely contributed to his success in his current role at Wounded Warrior Project, where he continues to support and empower wounded veterans through effective communication and advocacy.1
