Colleen Andrews
PRESS RELEASE from Mat-Su Health Foundation
The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) has hired Colleen Andrews and Bailey Larousse to support the work of its R.O.C.K. Mat-Su (Raising Our Children with Kindness) collaborative project. Andrews is the organization’s social connections coordinator and Larousse serves as youth leadership coordinator. They join a team that is working to promote family resilience and reduce child maltreatment in Mat-Su.
Bailey LaRousse
Andrews contributes to R.O.C.K.’s vision to increase social connections among Mat-Su residents by enhancing access to information and referrals for events, programs, classes, clubs and other community resources. She is responsible for identifying, inventorying and promoting a robust and updated database of local social and recreational activities. The database is housed within Connect Mat-Su, a new community resource center network recently established by the Mat-Su Health Foundation. Andrews has previously held positions in corporate compliance, human resources and administration. She earned an associate’s degree in business management from Everest University.
Larousse is an AmeriCorps member assigned to and funded by the Mat-Su Health Foundation and serves as youth leadership council coordinator for R.O.C.K. Mat-Su. She is responsible for creating a youth leadership council and managing training, enrichment and outreach for council members. She also works to enhance collaborations with other non-profits and coalitions surrounding youth voice and issues. Larousse graduated from Mat-Su Central School in 2018 and is attending University of Alaska Anchorage. She is a firefighter for Butte Fire Department, and also serves the community by volunteering as a ski coach, teaching wilderness first aid and helping with school events and suicide prevention.
About MSHF:
Mat-Su Health Foundation is the official business name of Valley Hospital Association, Inc., which shares ownership in Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. In this capacity, the foundation actively participates in the governance of Mat-Su’s community hospital and protect the community’s interest in this important health care asset through board oversight. The MSHF invests its assets into charitable works that improve the health and wellness of Alaskans living in the Mat-Su. More information is available at www.healthymatsu.org.
