Allison Matthews

Allison leads the Minecraft Education team at Mojang Studios with a mission to build a better world through the power of play. She is invested in cultivating game-changing experiences and partnerships that empower young people with the skills they need to understand the world’s toughest problems and imagine a better future. Allison is a coaching leader who believes that pairing passion with curiosity is the key to unlocking potential. Prior to joining Minecraft, Allison worked in various roles at Microsoft in product development and building go-to-market strategies in the fitness, gaming, retail, and device industries. Born and raised in Canada, Allison received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Waterloo before moving to Seattle.