Matthew is a biochemistry major on the pre-med track at the University of Texas at Tyler.  Outside of medicine and science, he enjoys playing instruments, learning about new cultures, and being outdoors.  He is an involved member with the Focolare youth.  He spent one year in a formation program with the Focolare in Argentina and has attended and helped plan various international and local events.  He is an advocate for bringing unity to all areas of life as inspired by Jesus’ prayer “may they all be one”.