I Choose You Inc. was built on a simple belief: people heal when they feel chosen.
Our vision is rooted in belonging — creating spaces where individuals and families feel seen, supported, and connected. We believe that hope grows when people show up for one another, and that small acts of choosing someone can change the direction of a life.
This movement began with one person choosing to build something meaningful, and it has grown into a community of leaders who share the same heart: to bring belonging into everyday places.
Together, we are building a future where no one feels alone, overlooked, or forgotten.
Guiding the Heart of Belonging
Our leadership team guides the heart and direction of I Choose You Inc. We focus on building a movement of belonging through simple, human-centered programs that help people feel seen, supported, and connected.
We develop experiences that strengthen families, empower communities, and create spaces where hope can grow. Our work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and the belief that choosing people can change lives.
As leaders, we ensure that every program, partnership, and outreach effort reflects our core mission: to bring belonging into everyday places.
Leadership & Governance
Matthew R. Andrews
Founder, CEO & Acting President
CEO and recovery advocate inspired by a promise to choose his children. Leads with lived experience and a dignity-centered vision for the future.
James M. Smith
Chief Operating Officer
Coordinator of peer support and recovery operations. James manages logistics and program execution with dedicated structural focus.
Jeffrey Campbell
Director of Finance
Bringing counseling and community leadership experience to oversee budgeting and total financial transparency for our mission.
Stefanie Pyzdrowski
Director of Governance
Expert in treatment environments, managing records and compliance with deep empathy and a structured approach to nonprofit health.
Addine “Addi” Waldon
Director of Community Relations
Utilizing nine years of recovery and peer support to strengthen partnerships and guide parents through their recovery journey.
Juliana Andrews
Director of Vision & Engagement
Youth representative offering critical insight into child reconnection. Juliana guides youth‑centered programming with a focus on healing.
OPERATIONS
TRANSPARENCY & VIRTUAL OPERATIONS
I Choose You Inc. operates primarily as a virtual organization to maximize resource allocation toward our direct impact programs. This allows us to serve families across various communities with agility and transparency while maintaining low overhead and ensuring donor funds go directly to healing and reconnection.