Dr. LaToya Lewis is a nurse educator, caregiver advocate, and palliative care specialist whose work explores the intersection of culture, caregiving, and healthcare equity. She is the founder of The Soul of Medicine and L² Leadership, two ecosystems restoring humanity to clinical spaces and training institutions in cultural humility, communication, AI + compassionate care, and workforce resilience. She is also a pioneering voice in athlete-to-nursing career pathways. Her commentary blends lived experience, academic expertise, and cultural truth.

Dr. LaToya Lewis is an Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing and one of the nation’s leading voices on culturally grounded caregiving, end-of-life communication, palliative education, and the emotional labor of healthcare. Her work centers the lived realities of caregivers, clinicians, families, and especially Black, Caribbean, and immigrant communities navigating illness, loss, and systems of care.
Through The Soul of Medicine and L² Leadership, she supports institutions seeking clarity and humanity in clinical practice, communication, AI integration, and leadership. Her voice bridges scholarship, culture, caregiving, leadership, and innovation — making her a sought-after expert for long-form interviews, panels, and broadcast media.