Chloé Wiley Nettles

Chloé Wiley Nettles is a Senior Program Officer at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, where she leads strategic investments to improve child and adolescent health outcomes across the state. Drawing on over two decades of experience at the intersection of education and public health, she directs more than $3 million annually in grantmaking to address behavioral health, maternal health, and access to care. In collaboration with community-based organizations, she designs and scales initiatives that integrate health services into schools, strengthen the behavioral health workforce, and expand support for vulnerable youth populations. Her work focuses on advancing health equity by addressing systemic barriers that disproportionately impact children and families in Louisiana, with a particular emphasis on connecting young people to timely, community-based care and long-term pathways to wellbeing.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation is the state’s leading health-focused philanthropy, dedicated to improving health outcomes for Louisiana’s people. Its grantmaking prioritizes the social determinants of health—the everyday conditions that influence well-being—by investing in community-based organizations working across behavioral health, maternal health, food access, and healthcare access. Since 2020, the Foundation has awarded more than $45 million in grants supporting public health, COVID-19 response, and disaster recovery efforts. Beyond funding, the Foundation strengthens connections among community leaders, organizations, and residents to advance local solutions and improve quality of life. Through its combined focus on strategic investment, partnership, and capacity-building, the Foundation serves as a catalyst for healthier communities across Louisiana.