Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation

🌟 Announcing the 2024 Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honorees! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ga78JiGg In partnership with the Minnesota Council on Foundations, we are thrilled to recognize seven outstanding Minnesotans for their compassionate contributions to their communities. This honor, named after Virginia McKnight Binger, celebrates everyday champions who embody the spirit of generosity and community service. Congratulations to this year's honorees: Zenebech Aly, Southeast region  Naima Dhore, Central region  Yoke-Sim Gunaratne, West Central region  Lynn Sue Mizner, Northeast region  Kevin Reese, Metro region  Aida Simon, Southwest region  Eman Yassin, West Central region “It is a joy to recognize these individuals who demonstrate empathetic leadership and the commitment it takes to build strong communities where all people belong and can contribute to a stronger future. These seven leaders represent the heart of their communities, showing up every day with generosity, compassion, and conviction to create more caring and connected Minnesota.” -McKnight president Tonya Allen  These leaders are Minnesota's heartbeat, showing up daily with empathy and dedication. 🎉Join us in celebrating their incredible work! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ga78JiGg United Way of Olmsted County Cultural Diversity Resources Until We Are All Free Initiative Foundation Northland Foundation Northwest Minnesota Foundation Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Southwest Initiative Foundation West Central Initiative

🌟We are incredibly honored to announce that Green Card Voices has been awarded the Bush Prize for Community Innovation! This recognition reaffirms the importance of our mission to amplify immigrant voices and empower communities through storytelling. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Bush Foundation and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation for believing in the power of stories to create lasting change. This is a win for every voice, story, and partnership that has shaped our journey. Out of over 450 applicants, we are proud to share the Finalist Prize with Mni Sota Fund and Minnesota Education Equity Partnership. We invite you to check out the three 2024 Bush Prize: Minnesota Winners and finalists by visiting: https://lnkd.in/d9gX6GPY. Thank you for being part of this! 💫

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Wow, an incredible honor …… Most Influential Women in Investment. I am deeply honored and humbled to be recognized by Institutional Investor as one of the #MostInfluentialWomeninInvestment, alongside an amazing group of #trailblazingwomen. A sincere thank you to Institutional Investor for this recognition—it highlights the work we are doing and, more importantly, the opportunities ahead for future leaders in the investment industry. This recognition is not just a personal milestone, but a reflection of the incredible support and collaboration of my team Andrea Roemhildt, Gregory O'Neill and James Nelson, MBA, CTP at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Together, we’ve navigated the complexities of the market, investments, and beyond. To my team: thank you for your dedication and the passion behind the hard work that have made our success possible. To #futureleaders in the #investmentindustry: This recognition reinforces the importance of #leadership, #diversity, and #persistence. As we strive to elevate more #women, #underrepresentedvoices, and build a pipeline of new talent in Investments, I encourage you to: ✅Own your voice and expertise: Be confident in your insights and decisions. ✅Seek sponsorship: Find advocates who will champion your growth in rooms where opportunities are made. ✅Stay resilient: Challenges will come, but they are stepping stones to greater success. This one is crucial and easy to succumb to if not careful. I’m passionate about seeing more diverse leadership in our industry, and I look forward to supporting the next generation of talent as they rise. I’m on a personal mission to do my part and make it more #equitable! Thank you again to Institutional Investor for this incredible honor in recognizing the women in investments. A special shout out to the team at II, David B., Giana Mortellite, Naina R. Farukh, and Melanie Gretchen for their commitment and critical content for our space! And congrats again to my fellow Blue colleague and friend, Waymond Harris, CFA for winning Multi Asset Strategy. Let’s continue to open doors and inspire future leaders in investment! A long post but this is equivalent to my version of an Emmy win in Investments:) #iwin #womenininvestments #investmentprofessionals #bcbsmn #dei #deib #hmong #financeprofessionals #womeninfinance #womeninleadership #diversityandinclusion #aapi #hmongwomen #finance #investments