Carolyn Link

Carolyn Link is president of the Foundation and senior director of community partnerships at Blue Cross. Since Carolyn joined the Foundation in 2011 she has guided the Foundation’s emphasis on health equity and the social determinants of health. Previously, Carolyn was director at Blue Cross’ Center for Prevention, where she focused on preventing tobacco use and promoting physical activity and healthy eating. Carolyn has also worked as a registered nurse and at the Minnesota Department of Health. She has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Marquette University and a master’s degree in public health from the University of Minnesota. Carolyn also serves on the Board of Directors of the YWCA of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Council on Foundations.

Carolyn has three young-adult children and lives in Minneapolis with her husband and their pandemic pup, Chip.