JoAnn Birkholz
Executive Director, Medica Foundation
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JoAnn Birkholz has been with Medica since 1999 and is the director of the Medica Foundation. In 2003, when Medica separated from Allina Health System, JoAnn built the Medica Foundation from the ground up. During this re-establishment of the Medica Foundation, she led the development of infrastructure and processes which have paved the way for today’s growth. She is currently leading efforts to expand the foundation’s geographic footprint throughout the central United States.
JoAnn is an active member with the Minnesota Council on Foundations and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. She served on the board of the Minnesota Council on Foundations from 2013 – 2018, where she was Board Secretary and chair of the Membership Committee. She volunteers for a variety of nonprofit organizations, including serving on the board of directors for the Wayzata Lake Effect Conservancy. JoAnn is also a past board member for Bolder Options and continues serving on their Advisory Board.
After earning her undergraduate degree in Nursing from the University of Tulsa, JoAnn went on to obtain her master’s degree in Business Administration from the Keller Graduate School of Management. Before joining the Medica Foundation, Ms. Birkholz held several positions in the health care industry, including managed care, home care consulting and direct hospital nursing. Her background as a registered nurse has been invaluable in connecting with the work of grant partners, and relating to the joys and challenges of providing quality care.
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