Matt Rocco

Assistant Deputy Director
Public Affairs

Matt has spent the last thirty years working in the communications/public relations field, and most recently as the Acting Assistant Deputy Director of Public Affairs. Over the last seventeen years at Caltrans, Matt has promoted the Department’s vision to the public and discussed a wide variety of transportation subjects with the media including the need for stable state and federal transportation funding, sustainability efforts by the Department and projects that place California at the forefront in innovative transportation solutions.

In addition to continuous efforts to raise awareness and educate the public on the department’s priorities Safety, Equity, Climate Action and Economic Prosperity, Matt and his team are overseeing the management of three public education campaigns for safety, stormwater pollution awareness and Clean California. Earlier in his career, Matt worked on public service campaigns, including educating the public on HIV prevention during the height of the AIDS crisis. In this respect, he continues to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with his work at Caltrans and his advocacy of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Matt earned his Master of Public Administration degree and Bachelor of Arts in communications/public relations.