The Story Behind the Stories
Matthew K. Isaac is a scholar, speaker, writer, and former Associate Vice Chancellor of Economic Development and Corporate Training in San Bernardino, California. He is the author of the novels Touched by Redeeming Love (2018) and Broken Chains (2025).
A recognized leader in economic and workforce development, Dr. Isaac played a pivotal role in securing nearly $25 million in competitive federal and state grants. These efforts yielded an estimated return on investment (ROI) of over $100 million for workforce training initiatives addressing the economic development needs of California’s Inland Empire.
A glimpse into the life and mind of Matthew K. Isaac
Before his executive roles in California, Dr. Isaac served as a faculty member in the Humanities Department, Director of Health Care undergraduate programs, and Director of the Division of Contract Education at the University of Toledo in Ohio.
Dr. Isaac holds a Ph.D., an M.A. in English, and an M.A.E. in Education from the University of Toledo in Ohio, as well as an M.A. from Christ Church College in Kanpur and a B.S. in Biology from Kerala University. He resides in Southern California with his wife, Bina Susan Isaac, and has two adult children, Sonya and Shawn.
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