Mahlon Mathieson

Sen. Mahlon Mathieson, MS ’25, is a Doctor of Nursing Practice student in the Midwifery Program at Columbia University School of Nursing and serves as the School’s representative to the Columbia University Senate. She is committed to shared governance, inclusive leadership, and ensuring that student voices are meaningfully represented in university decision making. In addition to her role as University Senator, Mahlon serves on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Graduate Nursing Student Academy Leadership Council, where she contributes to the development of programs and resources that support master’s and doctoral nursing students nationwide. She also works as a teaching assistant, peer mentor, and academic coach, supporting graduate students academically and emotionally throughout their training. Mahlon’s academic and research interests center on maternal health equity and trauma informed care. Her current work focuses on the development of a structured screening tool to identify interpersonal violence during antepartum care, with the goal of improving early detection and integrating trauma informed practices into midwifery and obstetric settings. As a student leader, Mahlon is dedicated to amplifying diverse perspectives, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and advocating for policies that promote equity, belonging, and student well being. She approaches leadership with empathy, accountability, and a strong commitment to service.