Beth Jones Named One of 18 Terrance Keenan Foundation Fellows for 2020

Posted on June 18, 2020 in Foundation

Beth Jones, director of community impact at Delta Dental of Iowa, was named one of only 18 members of the Grantmakers in Health (GIH) Terrance Keenan Foundation Fellows for 2020. This leadership development program focuses on the health philanthropy industry’s emerging leaders and provides issues management discussion and networking.

“Attending the Terrance Keenan Foundation Fellows program is a tremendous opportunity for Beth and for Delta Dental of Iowa,” said Suzanne Heckenlaible, executive director, Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. “We believe in leadership at all levels which happens when we interact with and learn from the best leaders in our industries.” 

The GIH Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy is a yearlong experience that consists of in-person and online networking and leadership development. The training is structured around the work and writings of Terrance Keenan whose career in health philanthropy inspired the industry.

Beth Jones is the director of community impact at Delta Dental of Iowa where she leads the work of Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation and Delta Dental of Iowa’s Community Impact programs. In this role, Beth proactively works with nonprofits, trade associations, schools, and clinics to improve the oral and overall health of Iowans.