Press Releases
Below is a collection of recent Blue Shield of California Foundation press releases. For media inquiries regarding Foundation program areas and grantmaking, please email Rachael Kagan, Director of Communications and Public Affairs.
Blue Shield of California Foundation Names Chief Evaluation and Data Strategy Director
Newly created role emphasizes evaluation and data strategy to advance the Foundation’s systems change goals and drive greater impact SAN FRANCISCO (August 26, 2020) — Ana Jackson, an accomplished... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Appoints New Trustee
Adriane Lamar Snider brings leadership and passion for serving communities facing the greatest challenges SAN FRANCISCO (July 14, 2020) — Adriane Lamar Snider, a non-profit executive with two decades... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Names Director of Communications and Public Affairs
SAN FRANCISCO (July 10, 2020) — Rachael Kagan, a strategic leader with two decades of experience leading communications for California health care organizations, has been named director of... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Names Debbie I. Chang as President and CEO
Chang brings dynamic leadership experience in federal, state, and community health SAN FRANCISCO (February 12, 2020) – Blue Shield of California Foundation announced today the appointment of Debbie I... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Announces New Director of Finance, Operations, and Grants
San Francisco, CA (October 22, 2019) – Blue Shield of California Foundation announced today the appointment of Annie Z. Wong , CPA, as the organization’s new director of finance, operations, and... Read more
Nation’s first Gender Justice Fund launches $10 million collaborative to change culture and advance gender justice
The Culture Change Fund, including the Women’s Foundation of California, Blue Shield of California Foundation, Ford Foundation, The California Endowment, Compton Foundation and additional... Read more
June 2019 Grant Announcement: Everyone Counts
We are proud to announce that on June 19, 2019, Blue Shield of California Foundation’s Board of Trustees approved a set of breakthrough grants that will improve Californians’ health through... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Names New Chief Program Director
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 20, 2019) – Blue Shield of California Foundation announced today that Carolyn Wang Kong has been promoted to the position of chief program director to oversee the overall... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Gives $6 Million to Address Domestic Violence and Improve Healthcare for Low-Income Californians
Third-quarter grants include funds for culturally-focused prevention efforts and community engagement SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 19, 2017) – Blue Shield of California Foundation announced today $6... Read more