Sixteen-year-old Matvii is a very devoted person who attends East Lake High School. Matvii believes in the power of giving and feels that “My actions have the power to change or influence my community whether I see it or not.” He is very devoted to his passion of playing hockey and aspires to be a mechanical engineer when he grows up. Matvii also works as an instructor in a martial arts dojo and plans to attend the University of Florida when he graduates high school.
Matvii’s introduction was written by fellow Student Service Program member, Bradley Selman. You can see the entire Class of 2026 here.