Matthew J. Shuman
Matthew Shuman currently serves as the Strategic Congressional Initiatives Manager for Philips Healthcare, a company dedicated to positively impacting the lives of 3 billion people by 2030. A large focus of that impact is initiatives with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD), Philips' largest global customers.
Prior to joining Philips in April 2019, Mr. Shuman served as the Director of the National Legislative Division for The American Legion, serving in that position from January of 2017 until he joined Philips. Matthew proudly served Veterans with The American Legion beginning in 2015, starting as an Assistant Legislative Director with the Veterans Employment & Education portfolio in Washington, D.C. As National Legislative Director, Mr. Shuman was the chief lobbyist representing the Legion's 2 million members: He interfaced with all 535 Members of Congress, federal agencies, the White House and the media to advance the interests of the Legion and of America's 22 million Veterans.
Mr. Shuman honorably served in the United States Army from 2008 to 2012, most notably as a Military Police Officer: He concluded his military career serving in the Arizona Army National Guard Honor Guard, providing military funeral honors for this nation's fallen soldiers.
Following his military service, Matthew first attended college at Grand Canyon University (GCU) and R.O.T.C. at Arizona State University (ASU) before graduating from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. While working towards his degree, he worked on Capitol Hill for two Members of Congress from Arizona: Rep. Trent Franks and Rep. David Schweikert.
During his time with The American Legion, Matthew's leadership was pivotal for legislative reform supporting health care and benefits for our nation's heroes. Matthew was essential in the creation and passage of vital pieces of legislation, including:
- VA Appeals Modernization Act
- VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act
- Forever G.I. Bill
- Extension of CHOICE Funding
- The American Legion Centennial Commemorative Coin
- VA MISSION Act
- The LEGION Act
All bills improve the quality of life for service members, Veterans and their families.
Matthew is an Arizona native and a member of American Legion Post # 44 in Scottsdale, Arizona. In his spare time, Matthew also serves as a Legislative Consultant for The American Legion's National Legislative Commission. He is also a member of the Advisory Board for The Independence Fund, and a member of the Board for the Honor Flight Network. Matthew lives between Scottsdale and Alexandria, Virginia with his husband, Matt Ambler.