{"id":233,"date":"2020-12-04T10:39:55","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T18:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/?page_id=233"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:39:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T20:39:16","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Impact Spending"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>We are Impact Spending<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Impact Spending leverages Kaiser Permanente\u2019s purchasing power to build healthy and sustainable economies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We ensure Kaiser Permanente\u2019s spending decisions are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Environmentally Sound<\/li>\n<li>Economically Viable<\/li>\n<li>Socially Transformative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We target spend in our communities to address economic and environmental disparities, ultimately creating positive health 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src=\"https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/Building-for-Impact.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"crane icon\" title=\"Building for Impact\" srcset=\"https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/Building-for-Impact.png 500w, https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/Building-for-Impact-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/Building-for-Impact-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building for Impact<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe in having a place-based strategy for Kaiser Permanente\u2019s facilities centered on economic, social, and environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_ wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/impactspending\/what-we-do\/supplier-diversity\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/icon_social_circle.svg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Supplier Diversity\" title=\"icon_social_circle\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/what-we-do\/supplier-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supplier Development<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>We believe in providing businesses the most practical opportunity to be included in our contracting and subcontracting activities.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<a href=\"\/impactspending\/what-we-do\/supplier-diversity\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button inline\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Learn more<\/span><\/a> <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_ wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/impactspending\/what-we-do\/sustainable-procurement\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/icon_environmental_circle.svg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Sustainability\" title=\"icon_environmental_circle\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/what-we-do\/sustainable-procurement\/\">Sustainability<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>We believe in reducing the impact of the products and services we procure on both environmental and human health.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<a href=\"\/impactspending\/what-we-do\/sustainable-procurement\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button inline\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Learn more<\/span><\/a> <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_ wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/impactspending\/what-we-do\/economic-impact\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/12\/icon_economic_circle.svg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Economic Impact\" title=\"icon_economic_circle\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/supplier.kp.org\/impactspending\/what-we-do\/economic-impact\/\">Economic Impact<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>We believe in leveraging Kaiser Permanente\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<a href=\"\/impactspending\/what-we-do\/economic-impact\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button inline\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Learn more<\/span><\/a> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;section-title&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;560&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1>Outreach calendar<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Find out when Kaiser Permanente will be in your area by viewing our\u00a0Outreach Calendar\u00a0and 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&#8217;s website or contact them directly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> <em>Our Outreach Calendar may be revised throughout the year as business needs evolve and does not guarantee our attendance at each event.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<a href=\"\/impactspending\/doing-business\/outreach-events\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button inline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">View our outreach calendar<\/span><\/a> [vc_row_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738693385726{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;section-title&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738693425979{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1>Meet the team<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>Jamila Veasley<\/h4>\n<p><b>Director of Program Management, Strategy Execution<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>Elizabeth Eldridge<\/h4>\n<p><b>Director of Sustainable Sourcing<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Environmentally Preferable Purchasing<\/li>\n<li>Scope 3 Emissions\/Carbon Footprint<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Procurement Policy and Strategy<\/li>\n<li>Data Strategy and Management<\/li>\n<li>Performance and Regulatory Reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>Ernie Flores<\/h4>\n<p><b>Supplier Development Manager<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National Sourcing Support<\/li>\n<li>External Outreach\/Sponsorship &amp; Budgeting<\/li>\n<li>RFP responses (city &amp; state)<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy Group Liaison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>Todd Gray<\/h4>\n<p><b>Director<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building for Impact Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h4>Tommy Smith<\/h4>\n<p><b>Senior Manager<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Economic Impact Strategy<\/li>\n<li>Kaiser Permanente&#8217;s Total Health Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]<a href=\"\/impactspending\/about-us\/contact-us\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button inline\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Contact us<\/span><\/a> [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We are Impact Spending Impact Spending leverages Kaiser Permanente\u2019s purchasing power to build healthy and sustainable economies. 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