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January 07, 2022

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Benjamin joins Humana Foundation from Eli Lilly and Co.

Accomplished nonprofit leader to usher Humana Foundation into future as it advances health equity

The Humana Foundation, philanthropic arm of Humana Inc., recently announced the appointment of Tiffany Benjamin as its CEO, effective Jan. 3, 2022.

Benjamin comes to the Humana Foundation from Eli Lilly and Co., where she serves as president of the Lilly Foundation and senior director, social impact. She manages the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts, disaster relief efforts, global health initiatives, environmental, social and governance strategy,  and community civic engagement. In 2020, Benjamin led Lilly’s global philanthropic efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as its philanthropic efforts to address racial inequity in the United States.

“Our board of directors is excited to introduce a leader of Tiffany’s caliber to help guide the strategic direction of the Humana Foundation while continuing a legacy of supporting organizations that do indispensable work in our communities,” said Bruce D. Broussard, president and CEO of Humana, and chairman of the Humana Foundation board of directors. “She brings a strong sense of purpose and deep strategic perspective to engaging our communities and accelerating best health outcomes for all.”

Her deep experience will be invaluable at the Foundation, which last month celebrated its 40th anniversary as a philanthropic advocate for health and well-being and a champion for health equity. In this role, Benjamin will help the Foundation pioneer new ways to co-create healthy communities, sustain advances in health outcomes, and eliminate unjust differences in health and health care, in particular among the vulnerable senior population. She brings a strong understanding of the social determinants of health and a passion for closing systemic gaps in education and employment, wealth and financial security, social connectedness, and food security.

While at Lilly, Benjamin served in various roles within the legal function from 2013-2018, including Assistant General Counsel, Assistant Corporate Secretary; and anti-corruption counsel. Prior to joining Lilly, Benjamin served as Senior Investigative Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee. She has a law degree from Harvard Law School and an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Political Science from Indiana University.

Benjamin serves on the boards of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy, the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee and the 2024 NBA All Star Game Committee. She was the recipient of the 2021 Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Young Alumni Award and the 2021 United Way of Central Indiana Exceptional Executive Award.

Her skills will complement and expand upon Humana’s commitment to collaborating with local partners and investing in scalable and innovative models that demonstrably enhance health and well-being, especially in Humana’s Bold Goal communities. Under her leadership, the Foundation will further improve the quality of life and the quality of place in the communities we all serve.

“I’m honored to join The Humana Foundation and raise its focus on health equity, especially at such a pivotal time in our country,” said Benjamin. “The Foundation and Humana Inc. have worked hard to assemble innovative partners and initiatives across the country and I’m eager to join them in their goal of helping communities across the U.S. and in their hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.”

To lean more about this commitment and other ways in which the Humana Foundation is working to improve and sustain its communities, go to https://www.humanafoundation.org/opens new window.

About the Humana Foundation

The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc., one of the nation’s leading health and well-being companies. Located in Louisville, Kentucky., the Foundation seeks to co-create communities where leadership, culture, and systems work to improve and sustain positive health outcomes. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org opens new window.

Humana and The Humana Foundation are dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility opens new window. Our goal is to ensure that every business decision we make reflects our commitment to improving the health and well-being of our members, our employees, the communities we serve, and our planet.

About Humana

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to helping our millions of medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care, behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes health care easier to navigate and more effective.