Presidents Message
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 »
Underwater Reflections
September 22, 2016Warm summer weather often takes me to the pool to swim laps. While I have accepted that I will not be the next Katie...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 »
What Does Innovation Mean for the Foundation?
June 9, 2016“Innovation” is an increasingly ubiquitous term in health care that can mean many things to different people and...Read more »
Prioritizing Progress
March 22, 2016We’ve begun the third year of implementing our Foundation’s strategic plan, which is designed to transform California’s...Read more »
Putting People First
December 15, 2015As I look back at a very busy and successful year for the Foundation, what stands out in my memory is not an exciting...Read more »
Words to Live by
September 11, 2015"...to end domestic violence."
I read these words often...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 »
Helping Ideas Spring Forward
March 26, 2015Periodically, it is important to review the fundamentals of our work to ensure that we remain true to our mission. This...Read more »
The Process of Progress
December 17, 2014“Change is the only constant in life, and it is in changing that we find purpose.” –Heraclitus
Recently,...Read more »