Become a Mat-Su Health Foundation Member

Do you care about the health of the Mat-Su? We do too! Become a member of the Mat-Su Health Foundation to help make our borough the healthiest in Alaska.

Apply for vocational scholarships!

Get help paying for vocational training and certificate programs in health and human services career fields.

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.

Learn about academic scholarships!

Get funding for undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in the healthcare and human services areas of study.