November 4, 2024 - The magazine Georgia Trend recognized Matt as one of Georgia’s 500 most influential leaders for the third year in a row.

Matt is the chief executive officer of the largest professional association for registered nurses in the State of Georgia, the Georgia Nurses Association (GNA) and its philanthropic arm the Georgia Nurses Foundation (GNF). GNA prioritizes advocating on behalf of nurses at the state capitol and works alongside the American Nurses Association to support legislation at the national level on matters pertaining to nursing practice and beyond, including but not limited to fostering safe work environments, ensuring access to equitable care, and promoting social justice and racial equity. GNA’s vision is to inspire and empower Georgia’s nurses to lead innovative change and improve health.