Joe Mathews is Cahuilla, a first-generation descendant of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians located in Southern California. Going from high school dropout to earning a Bachelor’s in Counseling and Master’s in Business Administration, Joe has devoted his life to working with Native and Non-Native individuals, sharing his story of struggle to success.
Joe previously worked with Morongo Tribal TANF for 8 years, implementing a variety of community assistance programs servicing all age groups. Additionally, Joe is a certified facilitator for the following Native American Fatherhood and Families Association curriculum: Fatherhood/Motherhood is Sacred, Linking Generations by Strengthening Relationships, Addressing Family Violence and Abuse and Fatherhood/Motherhood is Sacred for Teens.
Currently Joe is the Legislative Intern Program Coordinator and Youth Commission Coordinator for Riverside County Workforce Development Department, working directly with the youth throughout Riverside County, providing Board of Supervisors initiative opportunities and recommendations to better and support the future generations.
