Sheila P. Burke

Sheila P. Burke has been a Strategic Advisor at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC since 2009, where she is currently the Chair of the firm’s Government Relations and Public Policy Group. Ms. Burke was a Faculty Research Fellow at the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy, and was a Member of Faculty at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, from September 2007 to August 2024. Ms. Burke currently serves as Co-Chair of the Board of Ascension Healthcare. From 1997 to 2016, Ms. Burke was a member of the board of directors of The Chubb Corporation (Chubb Corp.) and joined our Board at the time of its merger with the Company. From 2004 to 2007, Ms. Burke served as Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the Smithsonian Institution. Ms. Burke previously was Under Secretary for American Museums and National Programs, Smithsonian Institution, from June 2000 to December 2003. She was Executive Dean and Lecturer in Public Policy of the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, from November 1996 until June 2000. Ms. Burke served as Chief of Staff to the Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate from 1985 to 1996. Ms. Burke was also previously a member of the board of directors of health insurance provider WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health Inc.).

Ms. Burke brings an extensive knowledge of public policy matters and governmental affairs, in both public service and private practice, to our Board. Her substantial experience on public, private and not-for-profit boards enables her to provide valuable oversight and guidance to our management on strategy, regulatory matters and risk management.

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