Matt Matsuoka

Matt Matsuoka serves as the Special Assistant to the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, where responsibilities include advancing domestic and global strategies, workforce transformation, and national security. Previously, Matsuoka has held various roles within the U.S. Coast Guard, including Chief Aeronautical Engineer/Pilot at Air Station Miami and Program Manager for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Acquisitions. Matsuoka's educational background includes an MBA from Purdue University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, complemented by specialized training in aeronautical engineering and Japanese language. With extensive experience in aviation mission sustainment and resource management, Matsuoka has demonstrated leadership in military aviation operations and strategic program management.