Title: President & CEO
Workplace: Latin American Community Center
Alma Maters: University of Delaware, Delaware Technical & Community College, Delaware State College, Institute of Family Counseling
Boards: ChristianaCare Council of Advisors, Delaware Hispanic Commission, JPMorgan Chase, Community Partner Advisory Board, Los Jardines Board of Directors, United Way of Delaware Partner Agency Council
Favorite thing about Delaware? “My favorite thing about Delaware is that there’s only one degree of separation from our elected officials. You might see the governor when you’re at the store.”
Serving as the president and CEO of the Latin American Community Center in Wilmington, Maria Matos serves as the organization’s chief administrator and manages all operations, from personnel to finances, as well as working closely with the board of directors and on strategic planning, identifying and addressing community needs and budgeting. The nonprofit was originally founded in 1969 by Puerto Rican migrants aiming to address the needs of their community while adapting to life in a new country. Since then, it’s grown to include nearly 50 programs with a budget of over $5 million. In 2024, Gov. John Carney presented Matos with an Order of the First State for her work.
Received the award in 2024 and 2025.
