Blue Shield of California Named to Forbes America's Best Employers for Women 2025

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California has been awarded a place on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers for Women 2025. This annual list recognizes organizations that are working to better their workplace for women.

"At Blue Shield of California, we are committed to cultivating a culture of belonging where all employees can fully contribute to our mission," said Haley Mixon, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, Blue Shield of California. "On this Women's Equality Day, we are especially honored to be recognized for our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where women thrive, lead and are empowered to succeed. It is part of what makes Blue Shield a great place to do meaningful work."

Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey over 140,000 women working for companies and institutions in the U.S. with at least 1,000 employees over the past three years. Participants were asked to rate their current employers in areas such as pay equity, advancement opportunities, parental leave, work-life balance, benefits for childcare or eldercare, and the company's handling of incidents related to sexual misconduct and discrimination. Statista also researched the percentage of women in executive and board positions at each company.

"Being a best employer for women means holding true to Blue Shield's values of being human, honest and courageous," said Kassie Maroney, interim chief financial officer, Blue Shield of California, and executive sponsor of Blue Shield's Elevating Women employee resource group. "We want our workplace to support women at every stage of their career, empower them to realize their potential, and celebrate the perspectives they bring to our organization."

Learn more about Blue Shield's workplace culture at blueshieldca.careers.com.

About Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. The health plan is a taxpaying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with 6 million members, over 6,500 employees and more than $27 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $60 million to the Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last three years to have an impact on California communities. 

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SOURCE Blue Shield of California