Heather Matson is a Democrat representing District 42 in the Iowa House of Representatives. She has served non-continuously, winning her first term in 2018 after an unsuccessful 2016 challenge, and securing re-election for a second term. Matson has over 25 years as a public policy advocate, community leader, and development professional, emphasizing civic engagement and good governance. Notable positions include Assistant Leader in the Iowa House Democratic Caucus, Ranking Member of the Economic Development Budget Subcommittee, and ex-officio member of the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board and Council on Health & Human Services. She previously served on the Medical Assistance Advisory Council and School Funding Formula Review Committee.

Education and Political Experience

Specific education details are not detailed in available records. Her political experience includes:
- Current House committees: Education, Health & Human Services, State Government, Appropriations, Administration & Rules.
- Volunteer leadership: Board of Directors for Ankeny Service Center and Ankeny Kiwanis Foundation; prior roles as Board Chair for Planned Parenthood Voters of Iowa, Vice Chair for Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, and 1st Vice Chair for Iowa Democratic Party.