Lois Quam, an accomplished health care executive and member of the board of C-TAC, is the new President of Blue Shield of California. She will assume leadership of the 4.8-million member health plan in August.
“Lois is a tremendous leader and her experience in both the public and private sector give her an excellent perspective on the ongoing challenges we face in the American healthcare system,” said Tom Koutsoumpas, co-chair and co-founder of C-TAC. “She will excel in this new role.”
“C-TAC will continue to benefit from Lois’ work on our Board of Directors, as we work to improve the quality of life for millions of people with serious illness and their caregivers,” said Bill Novelli, co-chair and co-founder. “She provides a unique perspective on patient care, public policy and leadership.”
Quam was the CEO of Pathfinder, a global nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving health access for women and girls with a focus on maternal and reproductive health care. Previously, she worked with Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton at the U.S. State Department to lead President Obama’s Global Health Initiative serving Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Prior to those roles, she worked at UnitedHealth Group for nearly two decades, including as a senior executive leading the company’s business division that served the federal government, states, and AARP. Quam graduated from Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minn. and later attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.
For further information: Jennifer Driscoll at JDriscoll@thectac.org
