Dr. Candice Matthews

Introducing Dr. Candice Matthews, the Statewide Vice Chair, a distinguished individual who has been honored with a well-deserved honorary doctorate. Dr. Matthews is renowned for her exceptional leadership and administrative skills, making her a highly accomplished figure in Houston, Texas. Her current role involves spearheading the creation, development, and implementation of cost- and time-effective strategic plans for the esteemed organization, Children of Diversity Foster Adoption Agency. In this capacity, she not only oversees the organization's daily operations but also plays a pivotal role in managing committees, fostering staff development, and collaborating on business plans in conjunction with the Texas Departments of Family and Protective Services and Human Health Services. Dr. Candice Matthews' dedication and commitment to her work have made a profound impact on the community she serves. Her approach to leadership embraces both complexity and diversity, ensuring that the organization thrives with a perfect blend of perplexity and burstiness, while keeping predictability at bay.