Introducing Matthew Pham! Development Director for the COC

introducing matt pham

We are excited to introduce to you a new face you’ll be seeing a lot of at the COC- Matthew Pham! Matt is joining our team as Development Director, and we wanted to take a moment to help you get to know him. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!

Q: What is your role at the Christian Outreach Center?

A: I am honored to serve the COC as Development Director.

Q: What makes you excited about the mission of the COC?

A: I am excited to get to work together with our community to grow Christ’s love by providing life altering education for those seeking and in need of transformation in the Word.

Q: Inspiring others to employment is an important component of the COC’s services. What inspired you to pursue non-profit development work?

A: I decided to enter the non-profit administration and fundraising field because I have always believed in the power of human-kind to effect positive change in the world when we devote our lives to loving one another and providing for our neighbors.

Q: If you had to choose one dessert for your after-dinner treat forever, what would you choose?

A: A perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie – well, more like a whole box of cookies.

Q: What are some of your defining characteristics?

A: I’m passionate, energized, tenacious, and disciplined.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in Baton Rouge?

A: I love hanging around town with my wife and daughter. We love to eat at our local restaurants and to play in our great parks!

Q: What do you want clients and partners of the COC to know about you?

A: I want the partners and clients of COC to know that I am devoted to building connections for the organization, avenues for positive change, and facilitating connections in our world desperate for love.