Arnoldo Mata has worked for more than 30 years in the nonprofit, municipal and university fields, working as an administrator, grant writer and program manager. He lives with his wife in South Texas where he enjoys woodworking and spending time with family.

Why he works for Hispanic Access…

“I decided to apply for the Hispanic Access Foundation because I understood how important its mission is to our community.”

In his spare time…

“In my spare time I enjoy woodworking.”

His favorite book…

“My favorite book is The Grapes of Wrath.”

A person he finds inspirational…

“My older brother was an inspiration to me when I was growing up. He paved the way for the rest of my brothers and sisters to go to a university and graduate."