Karen Morelli

Physician Auditor
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA

PASSION:

Karen is passionate about supporting military families and helping those making the often difficult transition from military to civilian life.

 

IMPACT:

Since 2016, Karen has dedicated her time and energy to support military families. That year, the Cape Cod Military Support Foundation experienced a devastating fire 40 days before its annual children’s Christmas party. Karen was one of the first people to volunteer to do whatever was necessary to make sure the children of military families had a holiday party. She organized a toy drive, helped decorate, and was one of the key volunteers to make this happen. After that experience, Karen remained involved, volunteering whenever she was needed in helping the organization recover. In 2017, the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation was founded to expand the operations. Through the expansion, she helped recruit new volunteers and sponsors to facilitate its growth.

While volunteering for the Falmouth Road Race Team, Karen learned about some new MMSFI initiatives and facilitated the inclusion of a project in Blue Cross’s annual Service Day. More than 50 volunteers from the company spent a day wrapping Christmas gifts for some of the 12,000 children who receive gifts through the foundation. Volunteers also packed 3,500 Winter Care Kits which included boots, hats, gloves, and a scarf which were given to homeless veterans across the Commonwealth. Karen is also an active member in Blue Cross Veterans Employee Resource Group, lending her expertise to ensure the company’s veteran employees are effectively supported at the company.