“Always Show Yourself and Others Grace”: Interview with Stephan Matthews, President, BIG, Robert C. Weaver HUD Chapter
What motivates you?
Several persons motivate me, including my grandmother, mother, and father, who have all shaped my life in different ways. I am thankful to still have them all with me, and their daily inspiration motivates me in my work in government serving the American people and the many community nonprofits I volunteer for serving underserved communities throughout the D.C. Metro area.
Tell us about your work to help underserved communities in the Greater Washington DC area. Why do you do it? What is your message to young people about financial literacy?
BIG Region XI prides itself on community service projects and initiatives in which we have assisted hundreds of community members from underserved communities in the Washington D.C. metro area. I am BIG on giving back to the communities in which poured so much into me throughout the years. Giving back in financial literacy is critical, and even more importantly, young people should learn about it as early as possible to set them up for success as young adults and adults in any field they hope to be a part of.
What is your life’s motto and why? What do you like to do in your free time?
My motto is to always show yourself and others grace because you never know what people are going through in their day to day.
All things are possible, and stay the course, even through the tough times!
During my free time, I love to travel, spend time with family, play tennis, hike, and read a good book on the beach!
Do you have a message to our members?
BIG membership is open to all, including state, local, and federal government employees, college students, and retired employees. BIG has something for everyone! If you want to enhance your leadership skills and make a BIG difference in your community and for future government leaders, BIG is the organization for you! To learn more about all the programs BIG offers and to join, please visit our National website at bignet.org.
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