"I had the pleasure of working with Matinah Drew at Richmond Children Services and Advance Care Alliance for multiple years. For me, Matinah was not only a great boss but also a remarkable mentor. The time spent working alongside her provided me with a lot of knowledge, skills, and discipline that I will utilize for a lifetime. Matinah has the ability to create a working atmosphere that is cohesive to hard work that pushes you to be your best, in addition to a space where your voice is heard and your creativity is not stifled. She takes charge of every room she walks in with her knowledge and years of experience in the field. Her work ethic and the atmosphere she created made me enjoy going to work every day. She ignited a passion within me that made me want to learn and perform at the highest level because that was who she is. One can not encounter Matinah and not gain one skillset or advice that will help thrust you into the future. She would certainly be an asset to any organization and working alongside her has been immensely rewarding. I highly recommend her and I hope our paths intersect some time in the future."