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Facilitator

Meet
Matt Sullivan

Broadening the narrow definitions of manhood...

I do this work because I know how much pressure men face to fit into narrow definitions of masculinity.

 

From an early age, boys are told to be tough, silent, and self-reliant—but those lessons can leave them isolated, unsure of themselves, and disconnected from the people who matter most.

With teen boys, I create space to imagine something better: a healthy masculinity rooted in self-awareness, compassion, and respect. Helping them grow into men who can build equal, meaningful relationships is one way to break cycles of harm before they take hold.​

With grown men, the struggles often look different but stem from the same place. Many hit mid-life feeling unmoored—facing shifting identities, changing relationships, and questions about purpose. Others find themselves unprepared to support a partner through perimenopause or other life transitions. I work alongside men in these moments, offering tools for resilience, openness, and connection.

At the heart of all this is a simple belief: when men are supported in becoming whole, everyone benefits. Families become stronger. Relationships deepen. Communities thrive. And boys growing up today can inherit a different story of what it means to be a man.

Reclaim's commitment to women's wholeness and my belief in men's capacity for growth are, at their core, the same mission. When the men in women's lives do their own work, everyone heals a little more freely. 

MATT'S STORY

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If you’re interested in learning more about our work with teen boys or men in the midst of midlife transition, please reach out.

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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Boston University

  • Master of Education, Bank Street College of Education

EXPERIENCE

  • Founder of "The Better Man Project" - Teen Boys Healthy Masculinity Education Program

  • Founder and Owner of Studio Groundworks LLC - Creative Communications & Facilitation Design Studio

  • Men's Support Group Facilitator

  • Agnes Scott Adjunct Professor - Visual Arts

  • Elementary School Educator

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MATT SULLIVAN, MSEd

"When boys and men are supported in becoming whole, the ripple effects extend far beyond themselves—breaking cycles of harm, nurturing stronger families, and creating communities where everyone can thrive."

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