Stephanie Matthews, Executive Director

Stephanie Matthews is the Executive Director of A Tribe for Jazz, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the legacy of jazz and advancing its future through performance, education, and community engagement. Under her leadership, the organization was named a 2025 Columbus Business First Diversity in Business Award Honoree in the Outstanding Diversity Organization category.

She received the 2024 Paul E. Young Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from Columbus Landmarks, the 2025 Jim Arter Arts Educator Award from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, and in April 2025 was named a Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Hero.

She partners with schools, museums, universities, and cultural institutions to expand equity and access, with her leadership supported by major grants.

She proudly serves on the Board of the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce and has previously served on the Boards of the Center for Disability Empowerment, Denison Edge, and The Fuse Factory. Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s in Communications from The University of Toledo.

Contact: SMatthews@atribeforjazz.org