A former social services administrator for Alaska Island Community Services has found a new home in the Mat-Su Valley helping manage grant programs for the Mat-Su Health Foundation.

Desiré Shepler, who departed Wrangell approximately a month ago, has been hired as a program associate with the Foundation.

“Desiré (brings) unique skills and experiences to the Foundation, and … will be a great asset as we continue to grow in our mission to help Mat-Su become the healthiest Borough in the nation,” said Elizabeth Ripley, executive director of MSHF. “Desiré has a strong background in t...