We Are Impact Spending
Impact Spending leverages Kaiser Permanente’s purchasing power to build healthy, equitable, and sustainable economies.
We ensure Kaiser Permanente’s spending decisions are:
- Environmentally Sound
- Economically Viable
- Socially Equitable
We target spend in our communities to address economic and environmental disparities, ultimately creating positive health outcomes.
Our 3 Focus Areas
Supplier Equity
We believe in providing businesses the most practical opportunity to be included in our contracting and subcontracting activities.
Sustainability
We believe in reducing the impact of the products and services we procure on both environmental and human health.
Economic Impact
We believe in leveraging Kaiser Permanente’s economic resources to grow local businesses and enhance community development, vitality, and wellness. We believe creating economic opportunity is one of the core tenets for improving health and equity.
Outreach Calendar
Find out when Kaiser Permanente will be in your area by viewing our Outreach Calendar and meet us at an event where we can discuss our program and answer your questions. If you are interested in attending any of the events, visit the sponsor’s website or contact them directly.
NOTE: Our Outreach Calendar may be revised throughout the year as business needs evolve and does not guarantee our attendance at each event.
Meet the Team
Jamila Veasley
Director of Program Management, Strategy Execution
Elizabeth Eldridge
Director of Sustainable Sourcing
- Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
- Scope 3 Emissions/Carbon Footprint
- Sustainable Procurement Policy and Strategy
- Data Strategy and Management
- Performance and Regulatory Reporting
Ernie Flores
Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Manager
- National Sourcing Support
- External Outreach/Sponsorship & Budgeting
- RFP responses (city & state)
- Advocacy Group Liaison
Tommy Smith
Senior Manager
- Economic Impact Strategy
- Management of Kaiser Permanente’s Total Health Strategy