Meena's guest leans into his deeply held faith convictions as a leader in the DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives in his global company based in a conservative, small town in West Michigan.

Joe Matthews grew up in Gary, IN., and excelled as the only African-American student in his class at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology before earning advanced degrees at Cornell University.

Meena and Joe discuss how he’s opening hearts and changing minds both inside the $2 billion corporation where he works as VP of DEI and in the wider West Michigan communities.

Recorded at the Kent District Library

Written and Hosted by Meena Ariagno

Produced by Bruce Buursma

Recorded by Kevin Burgess

Produced by Phillip Palacios

Theme Music “Never Thought” by Christopher Paul