Kaiser Permanente is proud to announce that James Powell, executive director at Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, has been named one of the Washington Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 honorees for 2026. This prestigious recognition celebrates the region’s most influential young leaders whose vision, dedication, and impact are shaping the future of business and strengthening the greater community.
In his role as executive director, Powell oversees operations across 38 Kaiser Permanente medical centers in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. His leadership includes supporting clinical, operational, and workforce teams in delivering high-quality, coordinated care to approximately 750,000 members in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also deeply involved in initiatives that expand access to care, elevate patient experience, and advance Kaiser Permanente’s mission of improving the health of the communities it serves.
“I am incredibly honored to have been selected as one of the Washington Business Journal’s 40 Under 40,” said James Powell, executive director, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States. “To be included in the same group as some of the most impressive young leaders in our region is truly inspiring. I am grateful to Kaiser Permanente for providing me with the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and to test the limits of my abilities. This recognition fuels my motivation to help more people in our region access high-quality, affordable health care.”
Powell’s work reflects Kaiser Permanente’s commitment not only to delivering exceptional health care, but also to supporting community well‑being through partnerships, investment, and innovation.
To read more about this award, visit The Washington Business Journal’s website.
About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health. For more information, go to about.kp.org.
