Matt Bolling is a graduate of the University of Baltimore, with a B.S. in Corporate Communications, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Following a stint in advertising, he has worked in events and operations since 2010. Transitioning to higher ed in 2014 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMBC), Matt has managed venues, audio-visual equipment and event staff. He additionally managed the visitor center at Homewood campus for Johns Hopkins University, coordinating campus visits and admissions events for thousands of annual visitors.

Since 2019 Matt has managed venues and event planning at UMBC, supervising a team of coordinators who manage over 20,000 event reservations per year. Matt is a native of Baltimore, an avid reader, and loves spending time outdoors.