2025 Matt's Heroes
2025 Matt's Hero Award Winner: Alli Firtel
Alli Firtel
Alli Firtel is a 16-year-old student at Harvard-Westlake High School with a big heart for helping others. At just 15, she completed 70 hours of training with Teen Line and became one of the fastest to start taking calls, offering support to teens in need. She volunteers regularly and is active in her school’s Student Mental Health Association.
Alli also founded HW WellNest, a wellness space on campus where students can relax, do yoga, meditate, and talk about mental health. She’s part of UCLA’s Teen Advisory Council and is passionate about neuroscience and psychology. Alli’s dedication to supporting her peers makes her a true Matt’s Hero.
2025 Matt’s Hero: Lew Wolff
Lew Wolff
Lew Wolff is a real estate developer and former owner of the Oakland A’s baseball team. He’s spent his career building communities, leading sports teams, and giving back. As co-founder of the Caleb Cares Foundation and a longtime supporter of youth programs, Lew believes deeply in creating safe, supportive spaces for young people. His generosity and commitment to helping others make him a true hero in our eyes.