CEOINSIDER
← Leaders

Kimahli Powell

Chief Executive Officer, Rainbow Railroad · Canada

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-29

Kimahli Powell is the CEO of Rainbow Railroad. Powell is based in Canada. Powell was educated at University of Ottawa.

Senior leader in international development and LGBTQ+ refugee advocacy. Holds a Doctor of Laws from the University of Victoria and completed undergraduate studies in Political Science at the University of Ottawa. Since joining Rainbow Railroad as Executive Director and transitioning to CEO, has led the organization through transformational growth and expanded its international crisis interventions.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Rainbow Railroad's humanitarian work rescuing LGBTQ refugees facing persecution globally, with particular emphasis on operations in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover and partnerships with Canadian government officials to bring vulnerable individuals to safety. Headlines highlight Powell's leadership of the organization's expansion and visibility, including public appearances and interviews discussing the organization's mission to help LGBTQ individuals escape violence and persecution in hostile regions.

Summarized from the headlines below; see each source for the full story.

Education
University of Ottawa

Our coverage

On CEOInsider

No feature yet. When we publish a feature, interview or cover story on Kimahli Powell, it will appear here — and tie into the news timeline.

Kimahli Powell: FAQ

Who is Kimahli Powell?
Kimahli Powell is the Chief Executive Officer of Rainbow Railroad, based in Canada.
What company does Kimahli Powell lead?
Kimahli Powell is CEO of Rainbow Railroad.
Where was Kimahli Powell educated?
Kimahli Powell studied at University of Ottawa.