The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) has hired Vandana Ingle in the role of Chief Community Impact Officer (CCIO). Ingle was selected from a diverse field of candidates following an intensive recruitment process that attracted over 70 applicants. With over 20 years of non-profit experience, her ability to align strategy with measurable outcomes, develop cohesive teams, and lead meaningful systems change set her apart in a field of strong contenders. She will transition fully into her new position on August 18, 2025.

“The Foundation is fortunate to welcome Vandana as our new CCIO. She is entrenched in our local community and is dedicated to serving the Mat-Su not only in her professional life but as a community member as well,” said Esther Pitts, President and CEO of the Foundation. “Vandana approaches each new challenge with curiosity and a tenacity that will continue to support our mission of health and wellness for all Valley residents. Our staff, community partners, and grantees are thrilled to continue working with her in this new capacity.”

As the CCIO, Ingle will lead the Foundation’s programmatic and philanthropic work. She will support MSHF teams tasked with grantmaking, scholarships and workforce development, and data collection and analysis, and provide oversight for Foundation programs, such as Connect Mat-Su, a local resource and referral hub, and R.O.C.K. Mat-Su (Raising Our Children with Kindness), which is focused on promoting family resilience and reducing child maltreatment in the Mat-Su Borough. Vandana joined the Foundation in 2016 as a program associate, advancing to program officer and then senior program officer over her tenure.

“I am deeply honored to accept this role here at the Mat-Su Health Foundation. I want to continue working closely with our partners to ensure our community members feel heard, supported, and included in the great work being done in the Valley,” said Ingle. “The Mat-Su has been home to me for many years, and I am grateful for the opportunity to play a role in helping all residents find a sense of belonging and genuine wellbeing here in the borough.”

Ingle moved to Mat-Su in 2012. Before her work at MSHF, Vandana served as Executive Director of Frontline Mission, a community-based food distribution center. She holds an MBA from Northwest Nazarene University, a bachelor’s degree in commerce and finance from the University of Pune, and an additional degree in ministry. She also completed extensive academic work in communications and media with a focus on tailored communications for children. She recently received the “Friend of Nightingale” award presented by Nightingale College in Utah, honoring her efforts in strengthening the nursing workforce in the state of Alaska.

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About Mat-Su Health Foundation: Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) is the official business name of Valley Hospital Association, Inc., which shares ownership in Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. In this capacity, MSHF board members and representatives actively participate in the governance of Mat-Su’s community hospital to protect the community’s interest in this important healthcare institution. The MSHF mission is to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su and the tools it uses include grantmaking, convening of local partners, and policy change. The foundation’s work has resulted in significant improvements in systems that support the health of Mat-Su residents in areas such as behavioral health, child welfare, crisis response, community connections, workforce development, transportation, housing, and senior services. More information is available at healthymatsu.org.