Monica T. Leyba

Monica T. Leyba is an accomplished nursing executive with extensive experience in healthcare leadership. Currently serving as Chief Nursing Executive at CHRISTUS Health since September 2017, Leyba previously held multiple roles at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center from June 1981 to September 2017, culminating in the position of Executive Director of Nursing. Leyba has also undertaken various positions spanning food and nutrition, patient financial services, and clinical nursing. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Nursing and a Master of Health Administration from the University of Phoenix, along with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Associate's Degree in Nursing from the same institution and Santa Fe Community College, respectively.