As, Dr. Mabel Jones Matthews is a Manager for Higher Education at NASA and shares responsibility for providing strategic leadership that delivers NASA's contribution to our nation's efforts in achieving excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Dr. Matthews also served as University Program Manager for NASA's Minority University Research and Education Program and directed the NASA Administrator's Fellowship Project, the Harriett G. Jenkins Pre-doctoral Fellowship Project, the Partnership Award for Integrating STEM Research into the Undergraduate Curriculum, and the Curriculum Improvement Partnership Award. Dr. Matthews represents NASA on the International Astronautical Federation, Space Education and Outreach Committee composed of representatives from Japanese, Canadian and European space agencies. Dr. Matthews is also a board member of the Ionia Whipper Home. Before arriving at NASA, Matthews served in several senior-level higher education positions, including vice president, dean of academic affairs, academic division chairperson and as an associate professor. One of the highlights of her professional career was being awarded a Distinguished Alumni by the College of Education, University of Cincinnati in 2005.

B.S. Business Administration, Southeastern University
M.B.A. Atlanta University
Ph.D. Higher Education Administration, University of Cincinnati.