Mattie is a current sophomore from New Orleans, Louisiana, majoring in Dance and a minor in Theatre on the pre-dental track. She attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) on the Dance track with an Entertainment Production Design specialty. There, she learned from award-winning professionals and had opportunities to dance with Ronald K. Brown EVIDENCE, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Contemporary West Dance Theatre. She was also the Lighting Designer and Stage Manager for many productions during her tenure at NOCCA. Mattie is excited to join the DOTD program and continue her education.