Bob Hughes
“Missouri Foundation for Health’s involvement in the FORESIGHT initiative is an opportunity to be part of national work that is likely to influence philanthropic and multisectoral health care efforts for years to come. The cross-cutting nature of FORESIGHT is an excellent way for MFH to leverage the resources and partnerships this collaborative brings to the forefront, as a means to advance regional efforts to improve health and well-being in Missouri. We’re excited to embark upon such a transformative change effort as we move toward innovative pathways and approaches to health.”
Before joining the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) as CEO in 2012, Bob Hughes was a visiting research professor in the Center for State Health Policy at Rutgers University, and served in various leadership positions for more than 20 years at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in New Jersey. Since joining MFH, he has enhanced the strategic direction of the organization and positioned it to be a catalyst for change throughout the region. Under his leadership, MFH focuses on fostering a culture of learning, exploration, and collaboration that promotes improvements in the health of underserved Missourians. A native of Illinois, Hughes received his PhD in behavioral sciences from the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health. Bob serves on the board of the St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce.