Continental Who's Who

Sue Matthews

Sue Matthews is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Non-Profits. Sue is the President of tay-bandz, Inc. /kids curing cancer, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding pediatric cancer research. She is actively involved in advocating for children with cancer in memory of her 16 year old daughter, Taylor, who was a high spirited, fun loving child whose contagious laughter and smile could brighten anyone's day. Taylor remains a beacon of hope in the battle against pediatric cancer. Sue has emerged as a spokes person for pediatric cancer. As President of tay-bandz/kids curing cancer, Sue oversees all of the foundation’s grant making, fundraising activity, event planning and financial reporting. Today, tay-bandz has expanded its programs to a national level.

Matthews collaborates with other cancer foundations, associations and societies as well. Sue holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree where she majored in Accounting. She is a CPA and was a Senior Manager at Deloitte specializing in mergers & acquisitions. Sue is a member of The Columbia’s Children’s Council at Columbia Medical University holding board member positions on the Finance and Strategic Planning Committees and is a member of The Coalition Against Cancer. Sue is an Executive Mentor at Baruch College. She is currently a member of Cambridge Who’s Who, The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, The American Institute of Certified Public accountants, The Ben Applebaum Foundation, and The Woman’s Committee of the Museum of New York City. Sue is writing a memoir of Taylor’s journey to help parents facing the tragedy of having a child diagnosed with cancer. Her memoir will include practical advice as well as highlight Taylor’s celebration of life.

• National Gold Awareness Project, Committee Member July 2014-present
• Woman's Leadership Exchange, Member June 2014-present
• National Association of Italian American Woman, Member September 2014-present For more information, please visit www.taybandz.org