Dr. Imelda Dacones
President and CEO, Northwest Permanente
Under Dacones’ leadership, the medical group instituted a number of clinical innovations, including protocols to reduce pediatric opioid prescriptions and screening nearly 8,000 members for social needs with over 18,000 referrals made to community-based resources. She has placed five leaders of color into executive roles to secure a 50% ratio across the company’s senior leadership.