Stepping Into Your Extraordinary in Transforming Communities with Johari Matthews

Johari Matthews embodies what it means to #beinfluential as an ambassador for transformation within Nashville and surrounding communities.

She is getting shit done in an intentional way with her lens and perspective of community and bringing them along in their transformational journey.

Johari’s expertise in enhancing private and public partnerships has been a cornerstone of her career. She has successfully brought together diverse stakeholders to drive impactful community initiatives, including forging collaborations between corporate sponsors, nonprofit organizations, and government entities to create sustainable and inclusive programs. Her ability to align the interests of private and public sectors has resulted in meaningful projects that deliver long-term benefits to the community including:

Vice President and Executive Director of ONE Community and the Tennessee Titans Foundation - The ONE Community initiative aims to serve Middle Tennessee’s most underserved and historically marginalized communities, addressing societal barriers and promoting generational change through strategic partnerships and outcome-based programs in the areas of opportunity, neighborhoods, and education.

Additional accolades: 

• Nashville’s Top 40 Under 40
• A 2024 ‘Ten People to Watch’ 
• Women’s Empowerment Innovator award

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