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Beth Leonard to join Kaiser Permanente as SVP and chief public affairs officer
Beth Leonard will oversee communications and government relations for Kaiser Permanente, which serves 12.6 million members across eight states and DC, starting February 2.
- A PR Newswire release from Oakland, Calif., recently announced Beth Leonard will join Kaiser Permanente on February 2 as senior vice president and chief public affairs officer.
- Leonard brings more than two decades of public affairs and health care industry experience, including roles at Walgreens Boots Alliance, EmblemHealth, and AHIP.
- Beth Leonard will lead Kaiser’s communications, government, and community relations across federal, state, and local levels, reporting to Sam Glick and collaborating with regional presidents and executive medical directors.
- Kaiser says the appointment supports its role in health care transformation, with the hire demonstrating leadership in shaping the future of health care, as Glick highlighted Leonard's strategic skills.
- She joins the organization on February 2, marking a near-term leadership change for Kaiser; Leonard’s corporate and campaign experience positions her to influence public messaging and government engagement.
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Beth Leonard to join Kaiser Permanente as SVP and chief public affairs officer
Experienced communications and advocacy strategist will lead the new public affairs function for the entire organization. OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beth Leonard will join Kaiser Permanente as senior
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