Suzanne Mineck will leave her position as President and CEO of Mid-Iowa Health Foundation this fall, the Foundation announced today. Her departure is intended to allow a new leader to take the helm of the grant-making organization that is focused on improving children’s health in central Iowa.
“I have had the honor of serving this organization for over a decade with a focus on making space, advocating, and listening for the ideas of others—knowing their expertise, knowledge, and passion would guide us toward the changes needed to improve the health of kids,” said Mineck. “For Mid-Iowa Health Foundation to continue to support the next great ideas, I am stepping aside to make space for a new leader who can bring a different lens and lived experiences to the position.”
“Suzanne Mineck has driven our community to think bigger and bolder about how we can create opportunities for all children to thrive,” said Mid-Iowa Health Foundation Board Chair Chris Cook. “She has leveraged the grant-making power of the Foundation far beyond the dollars given to initiatives by convening partners, asking why to get at root causes for problems, and setting a vision for what can be accomplished together. Her tremendous leadership has set up the organization and its partners to continue to make a difference for children’s health in the years ahead.”
Mineck announced her resignation as the Board of Directors wrapped up a year-long strategic visioning process that affirmed investing in system-level strategies focused on addressing the social determinants of health, so children and families have equitable opportunities to thrive.
Mid-Iowa Health Foundation’s Board of Directors has formed a search committee and will release details about the application process in the next few weeks. To ensure a smooth transition, Mineck will remain in her role until after a successor begins.
About Mid-Iowa Health Foundation
For nearly 40 years, Mid-Iowa Health Foundation has served as a catalyst and partner for improving the health of children and families in Greater Des Moines. Grants invest in efforts—and the people who drive them—to connect, create, and transform systems to ensure all children have the building blocks for healthy development and to address complex root causes for poor health. The Foundation also fosters opportunities for learning, knowledge sharing, and partnerships to grow a network of leaders working together to improve children’s health.
Contact Information
For more information, contact MIHF Board Chair, Chris Cook at ccook@gilbertcook.com
