Greg Matos
Dr. Greg Matos, Psy.D., ABPP
Greg Matos (February 1, 1983 - ) is a former Marine Corps Sergeant and author of the military memoir, Shattered Glass: The Story of a Marine Embassy Guard (2011).[1]
On December 6, 2004, then Sergeant Matos led the defense of the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia during an al-Qaeda assault. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat Valor and the Department of State’s Award for Heroism for his contribution toward saving the lives of over 150 Americans and consulate personnel.[2] In 2013, one Saudi received the death penalty for their involvement with the attack and three of the other intruders were killed by Saudi forces the day of the attack.[3]
Early Life and Military Service
Greg was born and raised in Rhode Island, growing up in a large Portuguese family in the seaside town of Bristol. He enlisted in the Marine Corps several weeks before the attacks of 9/11 and completed recruit training in 2002. Greg was stationed in Okinawa, Japan where he was meritoriously promoted to Corporal and selected for special duty assignment with the Department of State.[1]
Greg completed Marine Embassy Guard School in Quantico, Virginia and served at diplomatic missions in Ankara, Turkey, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and New Delhi, India. He served on additional protective details for President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell during their respective visits to Turkey and the Republic of Georgia in 2003.[1]
After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Greg went on to study clinical psychology and returned to active duty as a naval officer and military psychologist in 2012. He completed a tour at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune supporting Marines and other service members transitioning back from multiple combat deployments. Greg completed his military service as a Lieutenant Commander (O-4) in the US Navy Reserves.[4]
He was a vocal supporter of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, the ban on LGBT service members that was successfully repealed in 2010.[5]
Mental Health Advocacy and Psychology Career
In 2012, Greg became the founding Program Coordinator for William James College’s “Train Vets to Treat Vets” Program. His work with fellow veterans contributed to the development of this workforce development and training program, increasing access to culturally competent care for veterans.[6]
Greg went on to direct the Boston Vet Center, a VA healthcare team providing mental health services, referrals, and outreach programming to combat veterans and their families in Boston. He specialized in the treatment of couples and families, helping veterans effectively adjust to civilian life with their families.[4]
Dr. Greg is a board-certified Couples and Family Psychologist with the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He currently serves as a Member-at-large on the Board of the American Academy of Couples and Family Psychology.[7] Dr. Greg is currently the Director of A Better Love Project, a non-profit connecting families to care in the Bay Area and sharing daily relationship advice online.[8]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Matos, Greg (2011). Shattered Glass: The Story of a Marine Embassy Guard. Blackstone Mills Press. p. 188. ISBN 978-0983230205. Search this book on
- ↑ "CNN.com - Al Qaeda-linked group takes credit for Saudi attack - Dec 7, 2004". www.cnn.com. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
- ↑ Staff, Reuters (2013-11-25). "Saudi gets death sentence for 2004 U.S. consulate attack". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Former Marine helping others as Navy psychologist". Boston Herald. 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
- ↑ "Anti-gay bias indefensible". Boston Herald. 2010-05-25. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
- ↑ "Military aims to keep psych care with veterans". Boston Herald. 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
- ↑ "Board". American Academy of Couple & Family Psychology. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
- ↑ "a Better Love Project". a Better Love Project. Retrieved 2021-09-06.
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