Becoming the First Black Female President of OKC Community College | Degrees of Success Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Degrees of Success Podcast, host Freda Richards sits down with Dr. Mautra Jones, the first woman and first person of color to serve as president of Oklahoma City Community College. Dr. Jones shares her incredible journey to leadership, breaking barriers and making history along the way. 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. 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.

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