She unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Governor of Rhode Island in the 2022 election and is the former chief executive officer of Hudson's Bay Company.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College, graduating magna cum laude; there she met her husband,[1] marrying him in 1989 in a Roman Catholic ceremony.

[3] Foulkes also created the Pharmacy Advisor program, its purpose being to offer advice to customers with chronic conditions, either in stores or over the phone.

[3] In 2015, Fortune magazine included her on its list of Most Powerful Women, citing Foulkes' role in the "$1.9 billion purchase of Target's prescription-filling business—a deal that will give CVS the most pharmacy locations in the U.S.—and launching upgraded beauty and healthy food sections in many of the stores".

WPRI reports that "she would seek to spur job growth, reduce regulations, deal with the effects of climate change, and improve public education.