Trailblazer. Leader. History-Maker. 🎓✨ Dr. Mautra Jones is redefining leadership in higher education as the first woman and first person of color to serve as President of Oklahoma City Community College. In this episode of Degrees of Success, she shares her inspiring journey—from overcoming a challenging childhood to earning top honors in education and becoming a nationally recognized advocate for diversity and inclusion. In 2023, Dr. Jones was named Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEO for public companies by The Journal Record. She’s also received prestigious awards like the 100 Women to Know Across North America Award and Oklahoma’s Remarkable Woman award. Dr. Jones was inducted into the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame in 2022 and named National Mother of the Year in 2021 by American Mothers, Inc. Dr. Jones’s dynamic leadership has left an indelible mark on the institutions she’s served, and she is now one of the nation’s most sought-after thought leaders. In this episode, Dr. Jones discusses how education has shaped her career, the challenges she’s overcome, and the importance of perseverance and leadership in driving institutional change. The Degrees of Success podcast by the University of Phoenix brings you inspiring stories of alumni who have transformed their careers through education. Each episode highlights personal journeys of overcoming obstacles, achieving professional milestones, and using education to unlock new opportunities. Whether you’re looking for motivation, career advice, or guidance on how education can propel you forward, these alumni stories offer invaluable insights to help you succeed. Join us as Dr. Jones discusses: ✅ What it means to break barriers in higher education leadership ✅ The importance of representation and mentorship in shaping future leaders ✅ How community colleges are transforming lives and creating access to education for all ✅ Her personal lessons in resilience, leadership, and lifelong learning If you’re passionate about equity in education, career growth, and fearless leadership, this episode is for you! 🚀 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories of success! #EducationLeadership #BreakingBarriers #DegreesOfSuccess Tune in and be inspired by Dr. Jones’s remarkable story of leadership, achievement, and the power of education to create change. Your next chapter might just be your best one yet. VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 - Welcome to the Podcast Introduction to Degrees of Success and Dr. Mautra Jones. 0:20 - Meet Dr. Mautra Jones Overview of Mautra’s historic leadership and achievements. 4:15 - Becoming a Trailblazer in Education How Mautra broke barriers as a leader in higher education. 12:40 - Leadership Lessons for Success Insights into Mautra’s leadership style and her impact. 21:25 - Awards and Recognitions Reflecting on national accolades and their importance. 32:10 - Mentorship and Community Impact Supporting others through mentorship and community involvement. 40:05 - Final Thoughts on Leadership and Legacy Advice for aspiring leaders and reflections on her journey. ✅ Subscribe, like, and leave your comments below to join the conversation. Dr. Mautra Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mautra-staley-jones-ed-d-70566b3/ Alumni Chronicles | Mautra's Story https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/uopx-alumni-mautra-jones.html Alumni Chronicles | Main Page https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles.html Explore the Degrees of Success Podcast Page: https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles/podcast.html Explore the University of Phoenix: https://www.phoenix.edu/ Follow us on Social: ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uopx ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofphoenix ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uopx/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-phoenix/ ► X: https://x.com/UOPX Thinking about attending UOPX online? 📱 Request info today: https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information 💻 Apply to one of UOPX’s online programs today: https://rb.gy/k0a75c 🎓 Find your degree program University of Phoenix: https://www.phoenix.edu/online-degrees/find-your-program.html #overcomingadversity #highereducation #podcast #successstories #universityofphoenix #degreesofsuccesspodcast