Biftu Bussa

Biftu Bussa is an experienced professional currently serving as the Director of Community Investment Management in the Office of Health Equity at UnitedHealth Group, with previous roles including Associate Director of People Listening & Experience and Senior Program Manager of People Experience. Biftu's background includes significant experience in community engagement and social responsibility, having worked at Optum as a Program Manager focused on health equity and diversity. In addition to an American Express NGen Fellowship with Independent Sector, Biftu has held leadership roles with organizations such as Gender Justice and the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage. Biftu's experience in public service includes serving as a Community Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, where responsibilities included constituent advocacy and event planning. Biftu holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health from St. Catherine University.