.jpg?w=1)
Lot Essay
Dr. Roberta Mann Benson (1938-2010) was a lifelong resident of Minnesota who through her generosity, support and dedication made her mark as a noted philanthropist and leader in her community. Dr. Mann Benson is known for her involvement with the Minnesota Orchestra, the PACER Center, the Abbott Northwestern Hospital and as a Trustee of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. She held a Doctorate Degree of Education in Leadership, was the first woman president of the Boys and Girls Club of Minneapolis, and served both on the Board and various committees of the United Way since 1989. Perhaps the greatest impact of Dr. Mann Benson's generosity is that felt by young adults with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities who benefit from the annual Ted and Dr. Roberta Mann Foundation Symposium about Children and Young Adults with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities founded by Dr. Mann Benson and her husband in 2005.