Mat-Su Health Foundation Names New Director of Philanthropy
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Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF), the nonprofit co-owner of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, named Ashley Peltier as Director of Philanthropy. In this role, Peltier leads the MSHF Philanthropic team that seeks grant funding for projects and resources to improve the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents, alongside nonprofit partners.
Peltier brings fifteen years of experience in community health, systems collaboration, and strategic program development, including six years with MSHF. She most recently served as Director of Connect Mat-Su, a health and social services hub that she led from concept to implementation.
“Ashley has a thoughtful and forward-thinking vision for philanthropy and how our team can continue to grow, collaborate, and refine our strategy,” says MSHF Chief Community Impact Officer Vandana Ingle. “She will continue to strengthen our grantmaking, deepen alignment across departments, and support a cohesive, high-functioning team environment.”
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Prior to joining MSHF, Peltier served as Director of Programs with the American Lung Association, leading advocacy efforts and implementation of the Alaska State Fair’s smokefree policy and Alaska’s Smokefree Workplace law. She also brings experience in Tribal health, having spent portions of her professional career at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Southcentral Foundation.
“I’m excited to step into this new role at such a critical time,” Peltier says. “As MSHF moves forward, I’m committed to bringing greater clarity to our priorities, strengthening accountability in how we invest, and focusing on meaningful, measurable impact that improves the health of the community I call home.”
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