UAB Health System CEO Dawn Bulgarella was named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2026 “Power 60” list, which recognizes the most influential executives shaping the region’s business and civic landscape.
The annual list highlights leaders who are strengthening the local economy and helping position Birmingham for continued success. According to the Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ), those selected represent key decision-makers whose leadership extends beyond their organizations and contributes to the broader community.
Bulgarella was recognized alongside local leaders in finance, healthcare, higher education, government, and other industries. The Power 60 honors executives who are guiding major employers, influencing economic development, and helping elevate quality of life across the region.
Under Bulgarella’s leadership, UAB Medicine continues to expand access to care, strengthen partnerships across Alabama, and support teams that are delivering highly specialized, complex care to patients throughout the state and beyond. Her leadership advances UAB Medicine’s mission to provide life-changing care while improving access to services and supporting economic growth in the communities it serves.