matthew
grundy

Matthew Sterling Grundy is a believer, builder, and visionary. He specializes in building people and places and helps individuals and organizations navigate their purpose through coaching, training, consulting and public speaking.

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Recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and passion for building people and places, Matthew has expertise in organizational development, change management, strategic planning and capacity building. His experience is broad, having been an influencer in both the for-profit, not-for-profit, and public squares. 

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As Deputy Mayor of the City of Fresno California (the state's 5th largest city and 34th largest in the nation), Matthew worked to help steward the City's 'One Fresno' vision. Under the Dyer Administration, Matthew was part of the City of Fresno:

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+ Realizing the fastest growing wages in the state

+ Having the 2nd strongest post-pandemic economic recovery in the nation

+ Experiencing a 36% reduction in poverty

+ Becoming the #6 ranked city in the nation based on economic productivity growth

+ Being the #13 ranked fastest growing city in the nation measured by GDP

+ Yielding a currently projected 1644% increase in production and preservation of affordable housing; and 

+ Providing key resources to thousands of the region's most marginalized that they might live better lives

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Before his work in public service, Matthew was the CEO for Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area.  He helped the organization improve housing conditions for 28 times the number of families it had served on an annual basis prior to his arrival. Nationally, Matthew helped lead strategic visioning for 1,200 Habitat operations across the US.  Matthew’s leadership has led to the expansion of building homes and hope with families across two counties and four countries.

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Prior to his non-profit role at Habitat, Matthew worked as an organizational consultant, developer, and President of a national for-profit supplemental educational services company that focused on turning around failing public schools. His efforts helped improve K-12 academic outcomes for 250,000 low-income students across 16 states within 1,000 schools.

Formerly homeless, Matthew is from Southern California.  He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with an emphasis in entrepreneurial studies, from the University of Southern California.​ He actively aims to add value wherever he goes having served as committee and/or board member for various local, regional, and national organizations. 

 

Matthew believes all of his accomplishments are solely due to the loving grace of Jesus Christ, his Savior. His wife Jocelyn and their six children delight in seeing the goodness of God's kingdom realized in every facet of life. As an author, speaker, leadership coach and advisor, Matthew is called to help people and organizations navigate their purpose in life - this includes you! 

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Invite Matthew to come alongside you in your journey by scheduling an introductory conversation today.