Liz Mathis began her career as a journalist before entering the non-profit sector, where she helped Iowa families recover from devastating floods. In 2011, Mathis was elected to the State Senate. She has advocated for families struggling with the state’s Medicaid program and created countless measures that focused on children, Iowa’s economy, and educational growth. As a member of the Agriculture Committee, Mathis has worked to help Iowa family farmers and farming communities.