Dionna Matlock is the Director of Strategy & Operations at The Educator Collective (TEC), where she oversees organizational systems, finance, HR, compliance, and strategic operations. Her work strengthens the internal infrastructure that enables TEC’s program team to support principals, educators, and school communities across North Texas. A proud graduate of Southern Methodist University, Dionna brings operational expertise, thoughtful leadership, and a deep commitment to building systems that help people do their best work.

 With more than a decade of experience in education and nonprofit operations, Dionna has dedicated her career to creating clarity, stability, and well-designed processes that help mission-driven teams thrive. She cares deeply about this work because she understands how essential strong behind-the-scenes systems are to the success of the people who serve schools. Her perspective is shaped both by her career in education and by her experience as a parent navigating the school landscape. 

Dionna is a proud mom to her daughter, Emersyn, who inspires her daily.

 Fun fact: Dionna once taught a coding class to middle schoolers and hosted an Hour of Code event to introduce students of color to computer science, and it remains one of her favorite experiences.