SMVF Staff: Patricia Matlock, MSS, MS

Patricia Matlock is a native of Rhode Island. She served as a commissioned logistics officer in the U.S. Army for nearly thirty years, retiring from active duty in 2016.

Colonel (Retired) Matlock served in a variety of operational positions from platoon leader through deputy brigade commander in the United States, Somalia, Iraq, and Egypt. Her last operational assignment was as both the Chief of Support, Multinational Force and Observers (MFO), and Deputy Commander, Task Force Sinai (U.S. Army MFO contingent). She completed her service as an instructor at the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle PA. After separating from the service, she served as a principal analyst and consultant on programs, policies, and organizational strategies at Headquarters, Department of the Army. Patricia has served as a consultant to the Military Veterans Psychology and Train Vets to Treat Vets program at William James College since September 2022.

Patricia’s education includes a bachelor’s degree in Russian and German Area Studies from Providence College, a master’s degree in Logistics Management from Florida Institute of Technology, and a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.

Patricia’s personal interests include reading, travel, and outside adventures.