Susan Bass Roberts

Susan was named president of the Pohlad Family Foundation in 2024, after nearly eight years of leadership as vice president and executive director. She is the first non-family member to serve in this role since the Foundation’s founding 30 years ago. 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 executive director of the Best Buy Foundation and as senior director of community relations/diversity inclusion 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 in Columbus, OH. She has a long history of community involvement and currently serves on the boards of the Constellation Fund and Funders Together to End Homelessness.