Elizabeth “LeeAnna” Spiva is a distinguished Nurse Executive currently serving as Assistant Vice President for Nursing Operations and Practice at Wellstar Health System. Dr. Spiva’s seminal and sustained contributions to nursing have profoundly advanced care delivery science through the pioneering clinical nurse leader role and transformative health systems leadership. Anchored in robust theoretical frameworks, her leadership has driven role development, nursing research, and innovation. She has successfully led complex organizational initiatives, including health system mergers, electronic medical record integrations, attainment of both Magnet Recognition® and Pathway to Excellence® designations, and the implementation of an accredited nurse residency program. Dr. Spiva has also cultivated numerous academic-practice partnerships, furthering collaborative scholarship and workforce development. With 178 combined publications and presentations reaching national and global audiences, she has disseminated evidence-based models and exemplars that have elevated and empowered thousands of nurses to enhance patient care and outcomes. Her unparalleled innovations have revolutionized workflows and informed best practices, impacting patient safety and healthcare outcomes on an international scale. Dr. Spiva earned her PhD from Georgia State University and holds both MSN and BSN degrees from Emory University.