Matt’s work is deeply personal, shaped by his own experience as a September 11th first responder and his years serving as both an NYPD officer and paramedic. He has dedicated his career to helping fellow responders and survivors who are now facing serious, often life-altering illnesses caused by their exposure at Ground Zero and other recovery sites, guiding them through the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund created under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010. Driven in part by a sense of responsibility to those who served alongside him, he has spent over fifteen years advocating for this community—not just in securing compensation, but also by helping individuals access care through programs like the World Trade Center Health Program. He also works closely with advocacy groups such as 9/11 Health Watch , VOICES Center for Resilience and the First Responders Children’s Foundation. Today, whether in his legal practice or his role as a local prosecutor, Matt approaches his work with empathy, respect, and a strong sense of duty to the people and families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11, including individuals and families within the FBI. Over the last several years, Matt has made a tremendous impact on the Bureau’s 9/11 community by building a strong relationship with the FBI Agents Association through outreach and education on the programs and benefits available to them. He is constantly working to better understand and serve the needs of both active and retired agents across the country to make sure they and their families are taken care of. THE FBIAA looks forward to honoring Matt McCauley for his unwavering compassion and dedication to our agents and their families!