Anne Walton Herston Mathis
Welcome! I am so glad you are here! My name is Anne Walton Herston Mathis. I’m a people-centered professional with a doctorate in occupational therapy and a background in exercise science, creativity, and leadership. My strengths include empathy, clear thinking, and turning complex ideas into thoughtful, human-centered solutions.
About
Purpose‑driven, curious, and kind
I hold a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of North Alabama. My Clifton Strengths are: Developer, Ideation, Futuristic, Connectedness, and Empathy. I lead with encouragement and care about craft and results. I see improvements, talents, and abilities in others and am energized by helping others see their unique abilities. I am innovative and am not afraid of the work it takes to implement innovative solutions. I am future oriented. I see big picture, goals, and aspirations. I love people. I like to learn from others, listen, and build relationships. I am empathetic. If “walking a mile in the other person’s shoes” was required every time we empathize with another person I would wear 100s of shoes and have a much higher step count each day. I have a deep understanding of the human condition and am not afraid of meeting people where they are.
Projects
District Digital Learning Platform
Designed and shipped a platform for Limestone County Schools: needs assessment, long‑term roadmap, content build, web experience, pre/post surveys, thematic analysis, and iterative relaunches.
Therapy Groups
Developed, Implemented, and Facilitated therapy groups both virtually and in-person to various client populations across the lifespan.
Graduate Assistant Course Support
Developed course materials and coordinated outreach to partner contributors. Improved clarity and learning flow for students.
Alternative Breaks Sustainability Program
Selected partner site and led communications. Ran participant interviews and selection. Built weekly pre‑trip planning and leader development sessions.
Exercise is Medicine Collaboration
Worked with university faculty to design intake, wellness plans, and collaboration cadence—focused on clear communication and sustainable behavior change.
Expertise
Research & synthesis
Mixed methods, interviews, surveys, thematic analysis, and clear insights.
Learning experience design
Curriculum design, outcomes mapping, assessment, and iteration.
Design & creativity
Interface sense, content craft, and experience flows.
Strategy & analysis
Data‑informed plans focused on outcomes and usability.
Leadership & communication
Clear writing, kind leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Capstone: district digital learning platform for Limestone County Schools. Led needs assessment, literature review, objectives & goals, survey design, and iterative updates based on user feedback.
B.S. Exercise Science
Strong foundation in research methods, human performance, and analysis.