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Applications are open for our next President & CEO

The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) seeks an experienced, relationship-based, and visionary leader to serve as its next President and CEO. The next leader has the opportunity to build upon a significant period of growth with expanded infrastructure and resources to deliver the next level of community impact and systems improvement.

President & CEO Elizabeth Ripley to Retire

Elizabeth Ripley, President and CEO of the Mat-Su Health Foundation, will retire in 2025 after 16 years of service. Under her leadership, annual grants grew from $3 million to over $20 million. Her achievements include helping to establish the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, enhancing behavioral health services, advocating for public health policies, and launching Connect Mat-Su and R.O.C.K. Mat-Su to improve community resources. She will continue to serve on the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center’s board.

The foundation’s board will ensure a smooth transition and maintain ongoing programs. The Foraker Group is assisting in the search for a successor.