For more than 20 years, Gary L. Cunningham has served as the top leader of philanthropic, health care, public policy, and educational organizations.
Gary joined Meda as President and CEO in August 2014. Meda’s proven market-based solutions address racial economic inequities by fostering minority business development in Minnesota.
Prior to joining Meda, Gary served as Vice President and Chief Program Officer for the Northwest Area Foundation and as the President and Chief Executive Officer for NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center in Minneapolis.
Gary serves on multiple boards, including:
- African American Leadership Forum, Co-chair
- Association of Black Foundation Executives, Board Chair
- Corporation for Enterprise Development, Board Member
- GREATER MSP, Board Member
- Metropolitan Council in the Twin Cities, Council Member
Gary has been locally and nationally recognized throughout his career for his commitment to civil rights, education and public policy.
Gary has a bachelor's degree in Public Policy from Metropolitan State University and earned a master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government as a Bush Leadership Fellow.