Join us as Karla Ebio, Senior Director of Foundation Community Investments at Florida Blue Foundation, shares insights on the foundation's strategic approach to philanthropy. Karla will provide an overview of Florida Blue Foundation's three priority areas: Improving Health (Maternal Health), Food Security, and Mental Well-being. She will delve into the structure of their grantmaking, funding criteria, and share lessons learned and best practices. Additionally, Karla will discuss the importance of data-driven impact reporting and share strategies for effectively measuring and communicating the impact of philanthropic investments. This presentation will offer a unique opportunity to understand the foundation's priorities and approaches to addressing social determinants of health in Florida.
Matt Herndon, Director of Government Relations & Community Affairs at RSA Consulting Group will join us to provide an update on the Florida Legislative session and Healthcare related bills.
Featured Speaker
Karla Ebio
Senior Director, Foundation Community Investments
Karla Ebio is the Senior Director of Foundation Community Investments at the Florida Blue Foundation, where she leads the development and execution of philanthropic strategies across Florida. With a focus on multi-year grant making, her expertise spans three key areas: Improving Health, Mental Well-being, and Food Security. In addition, she oversees the statewide Healthy Communities grant program, supporting local and regional initiatives. Prior to this role, Ebio served as Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Integration at Florida Blue, leading enterprise-wide CSR strategies and corporate sponsorship programs. Since joining Florida Blue in 2002, she has held various roles in Delivery System and Service Organization.
Throughout her career, Ebio has been deeply committed to community service, serving on various advisory committees and boards, including the First Coast American Heart Association, Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida, and Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation’s Shircliff Society. She has also held leadership positions, such as co-chair of the First Coast Brooks YMCA Advisory Board. Recently, she joined the boards of Girls Inc. Jacksonville and the American Cancer Society's North Central Florida Area Board.
Ebio’s dedication to community service has earned her numerous recognitions, including being named "Jacksonville's Finest Young Professional" by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She has also received awards for her volunteer work with The Straight and Narrow Project and the Jacksonville Public Education Fund.
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