Susan Bass Roberts

Susan is president of the Pohlad Family Foundation, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for those most in need in the Twin Cities. She leads the Foundation’s overall strategic direction and works directly with the Pohlad family to ensure their philanthropic vision is realized.

Susan brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in philanthropy, social impact and communications. She served as senior director of community relations and diversity and inclusion for Best Buy Co., Inc. as well as executive director of the Best Buy Foundation, where she created the Best Buy Teen Tech Center program.  Her experience also includes vice president of communications and community relations for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons Football Club, and owner of a boutique agency specializing in foundation management and public relations strategy for professional athletes. She also led The Limited Foundation as director of community affairs and philanthropy for Limited Brands, Inc.

Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. She has served on several boards including the Minneapolis YWCA, Breck School and the Minnesota Council on Foundations.

Additional service

• Constellation Fund
• Funders Together to End Homelessness