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Alma Powell Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 15, 2026: By Richard Newman

Alma Powell is an American professional best known for playing Chair in America's Promise Alliance.

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Best Known For:America's Promise Alliance
Breakthrough:Served as Chair of America's Promise Alliance, the nation's largest partnership for youth in 2004

10 Quick Facts About Alma Powell

  • Full Name: Alma Powell
  • Nationality: American
  • Known For: America's Promise Alliance
  • Current Role: Chair
  • Current Employer: Americas Promise Alliance
  • Date of Birth: October 27, 1937
  • Age: 88 years old
  • Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama
  • Marital Status: Widowed
  • Spouse / Partner: Colin Powell

Alma Powell Age

Alma Powell is about 89 years old as of 2026. Alma Powell was born in 1937.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Fisk University and Emerson College.

  • Fisk University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Emerson College
    • Qualification: Master of Arts (MA)
    • Field of Study: Speech Pathology and Audiology

Rise to Fame

Alma Powell rose to prominence for her role on America's Promise Alliance.

Notable Works

  • Work: America's Promise Alliance (Chair, 2004-Present)

Alma Powell Family & Relationships

Alma Powell is widowed. She has 3 children, including Michael Powell and Linda Powell.

  • Father: Robert C. Johnson
  • Mother: Mildred Johnson
  • Children:
    • Michael Powell (1963)
    • Linda Powell (1965)
    • Annemarie Powell (1970)

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Alma Powell
  • Popular As: Alma Vivian Johnson
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Famous Person
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: October 27, 1937
  • Age: 88
  • Birthday: October 27
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Robert C. Johnson
  • Mother: Mildred Johnson
  • Marital Status: Widowed
  • Spouse / Partner: Colin Powell

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Public-facing work and related ventures

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  • Colin Powell (Spouse • Husband)

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