Dr. Leake joined UTMC as senior vice president and CNO in 2020. In her role, she serves as a member of the organization’s senior executive team and influences all aspects of performance. Dr. Leake has been instrumental in addressing regional nursing shortages with initiatives and partnerships with colleges and universities to increase education and opportunities for future nurses. Additionally, she is an active leader in professional development for the organization. Dr. Leake is also among 253 nurse leaders inducted into the American Academy of Nursing’s 2023 class of fellows. Her most recent experience includes serving as a visiting assistant professor at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. Prior to that, Dr. Leake was vice president and CNO of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center.
