Chad Melvin

About Chad Melvin

I\'m a healthcare strategy executive who’s passionate about building what\'s next.As Vice President of Strategy & Performance at Kaiser Permanente Northwest, I lead a newly integrated team that brings together strategy, business development, performance execution, consumer experience, and market insights. Our goal? To move faster, align more tightly with enterprise priorities, and deliver meaningful results—so we can bring Kaiser Permanente’s unique integrated care and coverage model to more people, more effectively.I’m fortunate to partner with incredible leaders across the region and enterprise as we drive membership growth, expand access, optimize performance, and elevate the experience for our members and patients. I believe deeply in the power of mission-aligned strategy and strong execution to create lasting value—for both the organization and the communities we serve.Since joining KP in 2007, I’ve led initiatives in strategic planning, market expansion, performance governance, consumer experience, and M&A. I’m energized by complex challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare.Outside of work, I serve on several local boards and spend most of my free time on the sidelines with my wife and two sons, cheering on youth sports.

Experience

1. Vice President, Strategy and Performance

   Kaiser Permanente Northwest

   Apr 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   As Vice President of Strategy & Performance for Kaiser Permanente Northwest, I lead a newly unified department that brings together strategy, business development, performance execution, consumer experience, and market insights. My focus is on aligning regional and enterprise priorities to drive growth, affordability, and experience across care and coverage. I oversee long-range strategic planning, delivery system strategy, and performance governance, while also advancing consumer experience through integration of voice-of-the-customer insights and regional oversight of the NW Clinical Contact Center. I lead business and market development efforts, helping identify strategic partnerships and innovation opportunities to expand our impact.

Education

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Healthcare Administration

  2001 — 2005

• UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

  Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Health Services

  2005 — 2007

• Harvard Business School

  Executive Leadership Program

  2015

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Competitive Intelligence
• Marketing Strategy
• Scenario Planning
• Marketing
• Management
• Team Building
• Project Planning
• Managed Care
• Leadership
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Directing
• Competitive Analysis
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Market Planning
• Strategy
• Analysis
• Business Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Market Research
• Marketing Analytics
• Analytics
• Business Strategy