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BCBSMA Foundation Names Katherine Howitt as Vice President of Policy and Research

Date: January 29, 2026

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation today announced that Katherine Howitt has been appointed vice president of policy and research. Howitt succeeds Kaitlyn Kenney Walsh, who was recently named president and CEO of the Foundation.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Announces $771,000 in Grants for Perinatal Health

Date: December 2, 2025

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation today announced $771,000 in new grant funding to support 15 organizations working to improve perinatal health across Massachusetts through its Perinatal Health Initiative, a multiyear program aimed at reducing racial inequities in perinatal health outcomes.

BCBSMA Foundation Names Kaitlyn Kenney Walsh as President & CEO

Date: October 21, 2025

The Board of Directors of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation today announced that Kaitlyn Kenney Walsh, who currently serves as the Foundation’s vice president of policy and research, has been selected as the new president and CEO effective January 1, 2026, replacing President and CEO Audrey Shelto, who will retire on December 31 after more than a decade leading the organization.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Foundation Awards $1.12 Million To Organizations Providing Care To The Uninsured

Published: January 7, 2010

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has awarded $1.12 million in grants to 17 health care delivery organizations working to implement health care for the uninsured. The grants range from $50,000 to $75,000.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Awards $500,000 To Help Mass. Residents Access Health Coverage

Published: January 4, 2010

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants to 23 community‐based organizations to help low‐income consumers enroll in public health insurance programs and make appointments with providers. The grants range from $20,000 to $25,000.

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