Judith E. Matsko

Biography

Judith E. Matsko, M.A.T., is a recognized leader in Northeast Ohio and she has committed herself to empowering others to lead successful lives, whether a child, teenager or an adult. Serving as a board member or as the President of an organization, Judy makes a difference in her community. Judy is engaged with Miami University as Advisory Council Member for the College of Education, Health and Society, member of the Women’s Giving Circle and sits on the Grants Leadership Committee, past Chair of the NEO Red & White Gala, past National Alumni Board of Directors member, a member of the Calvin Brice Society, established the “Judith E. Matsko ’76 Scholarship” for females in need majoring in education with an emphasis in coaching.

Judy currently serves on the Executive Council for AARP Ohio. She holds board positions with The YWCA of Greater Cleveland, The Girls Scouts of North East Ohio, and The Friends of the Cleveland Orchestra. Judy served as the Chair of the Board for the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, President of the Board of the NEO Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and President of the Junior League of Cleveland. Other community involvement has included Cornerstone of Hope, Children’s Hunger Alliance Governing Board of Directors, Leading Ladies of Playhouse Square, United Way of Lake County, Women in Touch with Akron’s Needs, American Heart Association Greater Cleveland, Association of Junior Leagues International, The Gathering Place, The Alzheimer’s Association, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and the University Hospital’s American Girl Fashion Show which she chaired for 20 years.

For 32 years, Judy was employed by the Strongsville City Schools as a Health and Physical Education teacher and as a coach for both volleyball and track. Her commitment and dedication to her field were evident with the partnerships she initiated between her school and other organizations such as the Southwest General Health Center, The Cleveland Browns, The Children’s Hunger Alliance, The American Heart Association, The American Dairy Association, and The Cleveland Cavaliers to help students maintain and improve their health habits. Judy was employed as a Development Director with Project EverGreen, a national nonprofit whose mission is to preserve green spaces; Menlo Park Academy as the Marketing and Development Director for the only tuition-free K-8 all gifted school in Ohio; Director of Advancement for Rose-Mary, a Catholic Diocese of Cleveland agency, serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Currently, Judy serves as the Development Officer for the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Miami University, and a Master in the Art of Teaching, from Marygrove College in Michigan.

Because of her dedication to serving her community, Judy has been the recipient of many prestigious awards spanning from 1972 through recent years, some of which include: “2015 Athena Award Finalist,” “2006 Athena Award Finalist,” “Women of Distinction” from the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, “The Society’s Hope Award” from the NOH Chapter of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the “Distinguished Alumni Award” from Mentor High School, the “Profound Impact Award” from Miami University’s School of Education, Health and Society, “Heroes of Ireland Award,” from University Hospitals Ireland Cancer Center, “Cleveland’s Finest Award,” from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the “Ruth T. Lucas Award” and the “Sustainer Service Award” from the Junior League of Cleveland, Inc. She is a graduate of the “2015 Signature Class of Leadership Lake County.”

Education

• BS, Health and Physical Education, Miami University, 1972
• M.A.T., Marygrove College, 1998

Member of the Advisory Council Since

2017