Background
Mathews, Derek Lynn was born on September 10, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Clarence and Emma (Chappell) Mathews.
Mathews, Derek Lynn was born on September 10, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Clarence and Emma (Chappell) Mathews.
Bachelor, College Santa Fe, 1974. Master of Arts, Governor's State University, 1977. Postgraduate, University New Mexico, 1986.
Media specialist, drama teacher, Albuquerque Indian School, 1977-1979; skill center director, U. Albuquerque, 1979-1981; director special services, U. Albuquerque, 1981-1983; dean of students, U. Albuquerque, 1983-1985; teacher, Albuquerque Public Schools, 1986-1989; founder, director, Gathering of Nations, Ltd., Albuquerque, since 1984. Announcer Pow Wows, United States and Canada, since 1984.
Director Benefit Pow Wow Toys for Tots, Albuquerque, 1990. Board directors New Mexico Coalition Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. Member Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Married Lita Montoya. 1 child, Melonie Lynn.