I worked with Matthew in the Office of Graduate Studies at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Having Matthew around was a huge comfort, particularly as I was transitioning from a small career college to a major research university. There’s a sort of calm that Matthew emanates, making him approachable and easy to work with. I required a great deal of guidance at first, and Matthew always made himself available for one-on-one meetings to cover some aspect or other of the job I was doing. Beyond the day-to-day administrative tasks that Matthew helped me to navigate, Matthew shone as a highly creative individual. He revamped all media for the office, creating a clean and appealing brand that stood out at recruiting events, making my life a whole lot easier. Personally, I grew to like Matthew a great deal. In interacting with him and seeing him interact with others, it’s easy to see why he’s advanced in a career that requires a good bit of people skills. He’s an all around good person, a strong coworker, and I greatly enjoyed working with him.