Susan Bass Roberts

Susan Bass Roberts joined the Pohlad Family Foundation in 2016 as vice president, executive director and was named president in 2024. She is the first non-Pohlad family member to serve in this role since the Foundation’s founding in 1993.

Susan has more than 20 years of experience in philanthropy, social impact, and communications. Prior to joining the Pohlad Family Foundation, she served as executive director of the Best Buy Foundation and as senior director of community relations for Best Buy Co., Inc., where she led the creation of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center program. Her experience also includes vice president of communications and community relations for the Atlanta Falcons Football Club, and owner of a boutique agency specializing in foundation management and public relations strategy for sports professionals. 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. She has a long history of community involvement and currently serves on the boards of the Constellation Fund and the Bush Foundation.