Marietta, Georgia -November 22 – Life University (Life U) is proud to announce that two distinguished alumni, Drs. Karen Mathiak and Anissa Jones, were elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in the November 5 election. Both graduates of Life University’s College of Chiropractic, Drs. Mathiak and Jones exemplify leadership, dedication to health care and a commitment to public service.
Dr. Mathiak, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives since 2016, was re-elected to represent Georgia’s 82nd District, which includes Spalding and Fayette counties. A 1984 graduate of Life U, Dr. Mathiak attributes her political priorities to her foundational education at the University. Through her legislative role, she has been a staunch advocate for improving healthcare accessibility, particularly in rural and underserved areas. In addition to her legislative responsibilities, Dr. Mathiak continues her practice at Mathiak Chiropractic Center in Griffin, Georgia.
Newly elected to Georgia’s 143rd District, Dr. Anissa Jones brings fresh leadership to the state legislature, representing parts of Macon and Warner Robins. A 1998 graduate of Life U, Dr. Jones has a longstanding commitment to education, healthcare access and economic development. Her career has been marked by her dedication to equitable policies that improve the quality of life for her constituents. Dr. Jones is the founder of Middle Georgia Disc Center in Macon, where she continues to serve her community as a practicing chiropractor.
Drs. Mathiak and Jones also serve on the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Chiropractic Association (GCA), furthering their commitment to advancing chiropractic care and advocating for healthcare policy improvements. Dr. Mathiak additionally serves on the Life University Alumni Association Board of Directors, reinforcing her connection to her alma mater.
In support of their campaigns, Life University alumni and fellow chiropractors rallied at fundraising events organized by members of the chiropractic community. The Georgia Chiropractic Association PAC also played a pivotal role in their successful election bids, reflecting the collective effort to support leaders who embody the values of holistic health care and public service.
“Dr. Karen Mathiak and Dr. Anissa Jones are living examples of Life University’s foundational value of Lasting Purpose: ‘to give, to do, to love, to serve,’” said Life University Executive Director of Alumni and Friends Magi Rodgers. “Their election is not only a testament to their dedication but also a reflection of Life U’s enduring commitment to empowering healthcare leaders who serve their communities with distinction.”
As they take on their respective roles in the Georgia legislature, Drs. Mathiak and Jones are poised to make a lasting impact on healthcare policy and community development, representing Life U and the chiropractic profession with pride and excellence.
For more information about Life University and its award-winning healthcare degree programs, please visit www.life.edu.
Founded in 1974, Life University is a health sciences institution most known for its College of Chiropractic, the largest single-campus College of Chiropractic in the world. Undergraduates can pursue 12 undergraduate degrees; a pre-chiropractic, degree-seeking pathway; and two graduate degrees within the College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies. Some degree programs are offered to distance learners through the College of Online Education.
Life University strives to empower our students to succeed both professionally and personally. At Life U, we innovate our approach to higher education, while also remaining true to our philosophical commitment to produce informed leaders who exemplify humanistic values in their professions. To achieve this goal, Life U recognizes and demonstrates its dedication through three official Life University Values: Lasting Purpose, Vitalism and Integrity.
Life U’s 110-acre campus in Marietta, Georgia, just northwest of Atlanta, is home to more than 2,700 undergraduate, graduate and professional students who come from all 50 United States and more than 65 countries.
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About Life University
Life University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, associate, master’s and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees, and also has programmatic accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The mission of Life University is to empower students with the education, skills and values necessary for career success and life fulfillment, based on a vitalistic philosophy.
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