Our Values
We believe it’s possible to improve the lives of all Californians by collaborating with forward-thinking partners who are committed to seeking out the best, most innovative solutions that advance everyone’s well-being.
Brush, Treat, Repeat.
July 6, 2017My husband and I recently became the people to two delightful and raucous puppies. I’ve never before had a dog in my...Read more »
Vacation 3.0: Crowdsourcing Solutions for Impact
April 18, 2017A few weeks ago, we celebrated my daughter’s ninth birthday. And it was almost a fiasco. We arrived at a local amusement...Read more »
What it means to “Act Now”
February 15, 2017When I joined Blue Shield of California Foundation just over a year ago, I was excited to use my skills and knowledge to...Read more »
Together we Stand
December 29, 2016Given the results of the recent election, we don’t yet know what changes we will encounter on the road ahead. What we do...Read more »
Learning to go with the flow
December 19, 2016Before the rains came, I was watering my garden and the hose I was using would only spray for a few seconds, and then...Read more »
Unity, Ingenuity, and Hope in Havana
September 21, 2016I recently had the opportunity to travel to Cuba for an educational trip with my fellow board members at Grantmakers in...Read more »
Thoughts for San Bernardino
December 3, 2015Our hearts go out to the victims, families, and community of San Bernardino. The San Bernardino County Public Health...Read more »
Progress! A Journey through Adaptive Change
September 11, 2015"I began to think bigger, approach things differently, and commit to purposeful exploration...Read more »
Reflection Season
June 26, 2015This summer marks five years since I first stepped into my role as president and CEO of Blue Shield of California...Read more »
Capacity for All
January 7, 2015We have invested heavily in building the capacity of its grantees — not just with a goal of enhancing the operations of...Read more »