WICHITA, Kan. – Mollie Carter and Rev. Claudia Bakely, who have served nine and six years respectively, recently completed their service as members of the Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) Board of Directors.
During her KHF board service, Carter approved 100 grants totaling more than $96 million and served on the Investment Committee, most recently as chair. Bakely approved 79 grants totaling more than $81 million and served on the Governance Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and CEO Search Committee, which she chaired.
“It’s been a privilege to have both Mollie and Claudia serve on our board,” said Matt Allen, chair of the KHF Board of Directors. “Their experience, guidance and leadership have encouraged the Foundation to explore unique ways to improve health and health equity in Kansas. We are grateful for their stewardship of the KHF resources so we can continue working toward our mission to improve the health of all Kansans.”
In honor of Bakely and Carter’s service, the foundation will provide a $25,000 grant to an organization of their choice:
To learn more about additional members of the KHF Board of Directors, please visit this link. The Foundation’s work can be found on its website.
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