Rebecca Mathews is a seasoned medical practitioner with a keen interest in public health policy and research. She completed her Doctor of Medicine and Surgery from the prestigious Australian National University in 2015, which she followed with a master's degree in Public Health from the University of Queensland. Dr. Mathews also holds a first-class honors degree in Psychology and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Queensland, along with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from James Cook University.

With a 15-peer-reviewed publication track record, including nine as lead author, Dr. Mathews displays proficiency in policy analysis, statistical data analysis, and qualitative analysis. Her sound understanding of the drug and alcohol policy arena in Australia lends her expertise in the field. Dr. Mathews has worked as a Senior Policy Officer at the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, as a Senior Research Assistant at the University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, as a Senior Population Health Adviser at AUSTRALIAN GENERAL PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED, and as an Education Policy Officer at Australian Agency for International Development.