She graduated from Ball State University in 1995 with a Bachelors of Science degree and continued her educated at the Valparaiso University School of Law where she graduated in 2001 with her Juris Doctor degree. She has been practicing law for the last 15 years. Mathewson is dedicated to serving her community and helping those with pressing legal issues who want a personal, trustworthy, and friendly lawyer at a fair price. Mathewson was awarded with the Pro Bono Publico Award from the Indiana Bar Foundation after her desire to help those who are not always able to afford attorney fees.