J. Matthew Naylor is a writer, composer, and entrepreneur based in Palm Springs, California, with deep roots in Puerto Rico. Shaped by a life in the arts, culture, and service, his work reflects both creativity and compassion.

Through years of listening to and engaging with individuals experiencing homelessness, he developed a deeply personal connection to the subject at the heart of Off the Street. His writing brings together reflection, lived experience, and emotional honesty to offer a compassionate and deeply human perspective.