Yolande Matthew

Financial Inclusion Executive, Truist

Yolande Matthew is the Financial Inclusion Executive for Truist Financial Corporation, a purpose-driven financial services organization committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities.

In her role, she focuses on the bank’s Financial Inclusion priorities to help clients and prospects build financial confidence, regardless of where they are in their financial journey. She is responsible for leading initiatives and partnerships for Truist including Operation HOPE, and an in-market team across Truist footprint dedicated to delivering care to our diverse client segments through community outreach, providing solutions and financial education expertise to enable client success.

Yolande has over 19 years of dynamic experiences working in the Financial Services Industry, leading high performing teams and driving impact by putting purpose into action. She started her banking career as a Management Associate in 2005 and has held various roles including, Branch Manager, Area Leader, Client Experience Program Manager, Deposit Relationship Manager, Region Execution Leader, Region Leader, Director of Segment Performance and Optimization and most recently Financial Inclusion Executive.

Yolande’s personal purpose is to make a difference and spread positivity; and giving back is in her DNA. She is passionate about empowering young people and spends time volunteering at organizations such as Junior Achievement to help empower the next generation of leaders.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Finance from Brooklyn College. When she is not working, she enjoys visiting her home country of Grenada, spending time with family and watching football.