Allen joins Foundation Board of Directors

Matt Allen, city manager for Garden City, Kan., has joined the Kansas Health Foundation Board of Directors.

“Matt Allen, with his career in local government and management, will bring a valuable perspective to our Board of Directors,” said Steve Coen, president and CEO of the Kansas Health Foundation. “We know he will be a great asset to the Foundation, just as he is a tremendous asset in his role as city manager for Garden City.”

In addition to his professional and civic duties, Allen previously participated in the Kansas Health Foundation Fellows program, an experience that helped familiarize himself with the Foundation and its mission of improving the health of all Kansans.

"The Kansas Health Foundation has a long history of working to address the health issues that affect both the entire state and individual communities, including my home community of Garden City" Allen said. "Serving on the Foundation's Board will be a great opportunity to join in these efforts which are at the intersection of my personal and professional interests."

To learn more about Mr. Allen, view his bio on the Foundation's Board of Directors page.

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For more information please contact Chris Power, Kansas Health Foundation vice president for communication, at 316-262-7676.