Board of Directors

The foundation’s board sets direction and policy, oversees the foundation’s programs and finances and takes action on funding requests.

Kathleen Annette M.D.
Director, Bemidji Area Indian Health Service
Bemidji

Mark Banks M.D.
CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Eagan

Karen Bohn
Consultant
Edina

Billy Collins, Jr.
Executive Director, YWCA of St. Paul
St. Paul

Luz Maria Frias
External Affairs Director, St. Paul Mayor's Office
St. Paul

Kathy Gaalswyk
President, Initiative Foundation
Little Falls

Deborah Madson
Vice President of Government Programs, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Eagan

Kathy Mock
Vice President of Public Affairs, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Eagan

Nancy Nelson
Vice President and Chief Actuary, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Eagan

Timothy Peterson
Senior Vice President and CFO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Eagan

Steve Richards M.D.
Vice President and Medical Director; Government Programs & Health Benefits, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Eagan

Marsha Shotley
President, Foundation; Vice President of Board and Community Relations, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Eagan

MaryAnn Stump R.N.
Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer; President, Consumer Aware, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Eagan