The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is fortunate to have a committed, dynamic Board of Directors. Each board member contributes a unique perspective, but all are united in their commitment to improving health for Alaskans living in the Valley. Members serve three-year terms, and may serve up to three consecutive terms.

LISA WADE
CHAIR, MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lisa is the health, education, and social services division director for Chickaloon Village Traditional Council. She is a steering committee member of the Alaska Resilience Coalition and of R.O.C.K. Mat-Su. She is a member of Benteh/Nuutah Valley Native Primary Care Center’s Joint Operating Board and an advisory committee member of the Ahtnahwt’aene’ Nay’dini’aa den (Life House Clinic Community Health Center). Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Metropolitan State University. She studied counseling psychology at the master’s level at Saint Mary’s University and completed coursework in a PhD program in clinical and community psychology with a rural indigenous emphasis at the University of Alaska.

GREG JONES
Secretary/Treasurer, Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors
Greg joined the MSHF board in June, 2020. His work experience has ranged across entrepreneurship, organization building, management of both large and small organizations, and public policy. Greg served as the interim CEO for the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and was subsequently appointed a trustee. He is a member of the Connect Mat-Su Steering Committee and has previously served on the boards of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, Anchorage Planning and Zoning Commission, Anchorage Board of Examiners and Appeals, Special Olympics of Alaska, Alaska Academic Decathlon, Anchorage Home Builders Association, Great Land Trust and the Covenant House Site Selection Committee. He attended the University of Alaska and graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1970.

TAMMY BRUCE
MEMBER, MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tammy Bruce joined the MSHF Board of Directors in June 2021. Born and raised in Alaska, she brings with her more than 10 years of experience working in finance with Edward Jones, as well as a history of working in marketing with the Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau. Tammy previously served as the president and has been a member of the Palmer Rotary Club for 20 years. In addition, she was the lieutenant governor for District 5010, as well as served on the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for three years and the MTA Board of Directors for four years in the past. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1998.

JOHN BROWN
Member, Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors

SIMON BROWN
Member, Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors

MARISA CHUD
MEMBER, MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marisa Chud joined the MSHF board in June 2021. She not only has experience working in the nonprofit realm with the YWCA in Cambridge and Navah KC, but also has 6 years of professional experience working in the legal field in various capacities. Marisa began as a law clerk at the Palmer Superior Courthouse and presently works as an attorney with Denali Law Group. She serves on committees at Northgate Alaska, and has previously volunteered with Triumphant Mercy, a center for refugees in Beirut, Lebanon, as well as Catholic Social Services. Marisa graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 2008 and earned her Juris Doctor from New England Law Boston in 2013.

MATTHEW DUNGAN
Member, Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors
Matthew Dungan is an epidemiologist and public health professional specializing in substance misuse prevention and opioid use disorder (OUD) initiatives. He currently serves as a Public Health Specialist II for the Alaska Department of Health, overseeing statewide programs aimed at reducing opioid misuse and overdose deaths. In addition to his public health role, Matthew serves as a Lieutenant with Palmer Fire & Rescue, reflecting his deep commitment to community safety and emergency response. His combined experience in public health and emergency services gives him a unique understanding of the complex health challenges facing the Mat-Su community. Matthew holds a Master of Public Health degree and has over a decade of experience in health program management, grant oversight, and community-driven initiatives.

RAELYNN DANIELOWSKI
Member, Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors
Raelynn joined the MSHF board in June, 2020. She is a lifelong Alaskan with 23 years in the Mat-Su. Raelynn has a wealth of finance experience in the energy sector and currently works as the assistant financial controller at Matanuska Telephone Association (MTA). She is a current committee member of the MTA Investment Committee. She graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance.

DR. BARB DOTY
MEMBER, MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Barb Doty is a board certified family physician who has completed fellowships in Medical Education and Faculty Development, Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine and Rural Health. She joined the MSHF board in June 2021. Barb has more than 40 years of experience studying, contributing to and working in healthcare. She is presently a WWAMI-Alaska assistant clinical dean with the University of Washington School of Medicine. Barb is currently a member of the Mat-Su College Advisory Board and has served different groups in many capacities in the past including as Board Chair for Mat-Su Behavioral Health, assembly member for the Mat-Su Borough and as a federal appointee on the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Washington State University in 1977 and has since attended many educational programs at a range of institutions including the University of Washington, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the University of Colorado and the University of Arizona.

DAVID ELLER
Member, Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors
David Eller joined the MSHF board in June 2023. He has been a financial advisor since 2008 and holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. David served as a School Resource Officer during his three years as a Wasilla police officer and he was a 911 dispatcher with the Palmer Police Department. He also has a background in firefighting and paramedicine, serving with the Central Mat-Su Fire Department and the former Wasilla Ambulance Service, respectively. Presently, David serves as a volunteer Chaplain for these agencies, and he serves on the Board of Supervisors for the Central Mat-Su Fire Department. In addition, David has served on the Elder Board at Wasilla Bible Church. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine in 1998 and an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Service Administration from Mat-Su College in 1997.

DANIEL GRAHAM
Member, Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors

ROSS NEWCOMBE
Member, Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors
Ross Newcombe joined the MSHF board in June 2023. He serves as the CEO of North Star Behavioral Health System. Prior to that, he was the CFO and COO for Providence Alaska Medical Center. Ross is a 20-year veteran of the United States Army who served in multiple command and staff positions. After initially serving in leadership roles as an aeromedical evacuation pilot, he graduated from the Army Medical Department Comptroller Internship Program, located at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and served as CFO/COO for various commands for which he has received numerous accolades and decorations. Ross is a graduate of the Army’s Command General Staff College and has been awarded the Senior Aviator badge, Air Assault badge, and Expert Field Medical badge. He and his wife Marsha have lived in Alaska for more than 30 years; the last 12 of which have been in Wasilla.

JENNIFER RINALDI
Member, Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors

HILARY STARK
Member, Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors
Hilary Stark joined the MSHF board in June 2023. She was born and raised in the Mat-Su Borough and has a background in both healthcare and public safety. Hilary has spent the last decade serving the State of Alaska working for the Department of Corrections in various roles including finance, budget management, and as an administrative officer overseeing various departments within Mat-Su Pretrial. Prior to her state service, Hilary was employed in the private sector, working in hospitals and nursing homes as a certified nursing assistant. She previously has volunteered with several agencies and nonprofits around Alaska, including Palmer Pioneer Home and Hope Community Resources. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of Alaska with a focus on public health programs and psychology. While in school, she was a recipient of Mat-Su Health Foundation scholarships.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center “Category A”
Five seats on the 10-seat Mat-Su Regional Medical Center (MSRMC) Board of Directors are filled by Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) representatives. These “Category A” Board Members help set the mission, vision and values of the hospital. They look critically at what services are needed for the Borough’s fast-growing population and ensure that public education programs and charity care levels match community need. The MSHF seats on the MSRMC board are held by former MSHF President/CEO Elizabeth Ripley, Bill Finley, and MSHF board members Dr. Barb Doty, Greg Jones, and Teri Namtvedt.

DR. BARB DOTY
MEMBER, MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Barb Doty is a board certified family physician who has completed fellowships in Medical Education and Faculty Development, Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine and Rural Health. She joined the MSHF board in June 2021. Barb has more than 40 years of experience studying, contributing to and working in healthcare. She is presently a WWAMI-Alaska assistant clinical dean with the University of Washington School of Medicine. Barb is currently a member of the Mat-Su College Advisory Board and has served different groups in many capacities in the past including as Board Chair for Mat-Su Behavioral Health, assembly member for the Mat-Su Borough and as a federal appointee on the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Washington State University in 1977 and has since attended many educational programs at a range of institutions including the University of Washington, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the University of Colorado and the University of Arizona.

BILL FINLEY
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION
Bill serves as the chief financial officer for Mat-Su Health Foundation, where he is responsible for all fiscal and fiduciary aspects of the organization. He was elected to the MSRMC board in 2023. Bill’s nonprofit leadership experience spans over 20 years and across several states, including Alaska, California, and Colorado. He fosters change through innovation, collaboration, communication, and sound financial management. For 10 years, Bill served in executive leadership roles overseeing transitional living, addiction treatment, and senior services. And for the past 11 years, Bill served as CFO for a variety of charitable organizations, including at Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado and Salvation Army Alaska Division. With over 20 years as a highly effective operator and nonprofit financial expert, his management philosophy is that money always follows mission. Bill has a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Regis University and a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado Christian University. He has served on various boards throughout his career.

GREG JONES
Secretary/Treasurer, Mat-Su Health Foundation Board of Directors
Greg joined the MSHF board in June, 2020. His work experience has ranged across entrepreneurship, organization building, management of both large and small organizations, and public policy. Greg served as the interim CEO for the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and was subsequently appointed a trustee. He is a member of the Connect Mat-Su Steering Committee and has previously served on the boards of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, Anchorage Planning and Zoning Commission, Anchorage Board of Examiners and Appeals, Special Olympics of Alaska, Alaska Academic Decathlon, Anchorage Home Builders Association, Great Land Trust and the Covenant House Site Selection Committee. He attended the University of Alaska and graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1970.

TERI NAMTVEDT
SECRETARY-TREASURER, MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Teri was selected to rejoin the MSHF board of directors in 2015. She previously served on the MSHF board from June, 2006 – May, 2011, including a term as board chair in 2010. Teri also serves on the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Category A board of directors, a position she has held since September, 2009. Teri has owned Namtvedt and Company CPAs Inc. in Wasilla since 2006. Prior to that she served as chief financial officer at the Alaska Sea Life Center, as well as interim chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Mat-Su Heath Services. Teri has volunteered with the Anchorage Ski Club/Arctic Valley, various equestrian organizations and on a Catholic Social Services advisory group. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage.

ELIZABETH RIPLEY
FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO, MAT-SU HEALTH FOUNDATION
Elizabeth Ripley arrived in Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough with a vision to build upon its community strengths and make it a healthier place to live. As the former President and CEO of the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF), she led initiatives to do just that. Guided by her 16 years of leadership, the MSHF developed a comprehensive, asset-based strategy to improve health outcomes, focusing on the areas of greatest concern to the community itself. In a unique structure, MSHF co-owns the for-profit Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. Under Elizabeth’s leadership, the foundation strategically combined hospital governance with philanthropy and advocacy to create lasting, systemic change. Previously Elizabeth held positions in the healthcare industry, including hospice, volunteer management, marketing, hospital foundation development, and hospital administration. She has served on the board of directors of The Foraker Group, Philanthropy Northwest, and Grantmakers in Health. Elizabeth earned a Master of Arts degree in religion from Yale Divinity School and a bachelor’s degree in English and communications from Western Maryland College. Elizabeth retired from MSHF in 2025 to spend more time with her family.