VersAbility Resources’ President and CEO Kasia Grzelkowski Named to Inside Business 2026 Power List

Kasia Grzelkowski, President and CEO of VersAbility Resources, has been named among the “Top 25” most influential leaders in Hampton Roads as part of the 2026 Power List released by Inside Business.

Published annually, the Power List recognizes leaders across business, government, education, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, and economic development who are shaping the future of the region. The publication’s prestigious “Top 25” distinction highlights individuals identified as having the greatest influence on Hampton Roads’ economy and regional growth.

In its profile of Grzelkowski, Inside Business highlighted her leadership of VersAbility Resources since 2006, as well as her recent recognition as the First Citizen Award recipient from the Virginia Peninsula Chamber. The publication also recognized VersAbility’s growing regional impact through employment programs, community living services, and early childhood initiatives that support more than 1,500 individuals annually.

The feature additionally spotlighted VersAbility TECH, the organization’s inclusive workforce training initiative focused on preparing individuals of all abilities for careers in maritime, manufacturing, logistics, skilled trades, and technology through hands-on training and industry-recognized certifications.

Under Grzelkowski’s leadership over the past two decades, VersAbility Resources has expanded its services, strengthened regional partnerships, and advanced its mission of empowering people with disabilities and other barriers to achieve independence, inclusion, and purpose.

In recent years, the organization has made significant investments in workforce development programs designed to meet the evolving needs of Hampton Roads industries. Through initiatives such as welding and forklift certification training, as well as technology-focused programs like abilIT, VersAbility is helping prepare students and job seekers for high-demand careers across multiple sectors.

Beyond her leadership at VersAbility Resources, Grzelkowski remains actively engaged in regional and statewide leadership initiatives. Inside Business also recognized her service on several boards and organizations, including the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, RVA757 Connects, and the Hampton Roads Chamber.

Her inclusion in the “Top 25” reflects not only her leadership within VersAbility Resources, but also the growing regional importance of inclusive workforce development and expanding pathways to opportunity for individuals of all abilities.

Read the full article on the website of The Virginian-Pilot.