Monica Wharton

Monica Wharton is the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. In this role, she oversees human resources, information technology, corporate risk, compliance, and legal services.

Monica is a member of the 10-person System Leadership Team that guides the strategic direction for the not-for-profit comprehensive healthcare system.

She previously served as Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer between 2017 and May 2020 — overseeing the legal, compliance, and risk management functions.

Monica’s senior leadership responsibilities include ensuring that the system consistently delivers safe, high-quality care, an outstanding patient experience, and the financial stability necessary to fulfill its faith-based mission. Monica also plays an important role in nurturing a high-performance “Power of One” culture across more than 100 sites of care — from primary care practices to highly specialized teaching hospitals.

Prior to joining Methodist, Monica was Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Regional One Health. She began her legal career as a judicial law clerk for the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, and later handled matters in the areas of healthcare, employment, and contracts practicing at law firms in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Memphis.