Elizabeth Mattson is a nonprofit leader, educator, and advocate for early literacy and education with over 30 years’ experience. She focuses on underserved groups—especially women, children, and domestic violence survivors. As co-founder and vice president of Ohana 100, DKAFF, she has helped distribute over 300,000 books worldwide. She is actively supporting communities in Hawaii, in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, and advisory roles in Western New York with the University at Buffalo Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CSI) with the Jacobs School of Medicine, the Buffalo Zoo Women’s Board, and the Boot Memorial Board.

A children’s book publisher and author (A Beach Day with Pa; First Day of School with Mrs. Humuhumunukunukuapua’a, etc…), she also executive-produces podcasts such as The Apple Lounge, Every Boot Has a Story, and Prime Time 89. She combines publishing experience with community work to connect with readers and listeners. In her spare time she travels, plays pickleball, and spends time with family.