Leigh Whitfield is an accomplished healthcare communications and marketing executive with more than 30 years of experience in strategic planning, hospital operations, brand development, and community engagement. She has a proven track record of leading high‑impact initiatives that enhance the patient experience, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and support organizational growth.

Prior to joining Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital, Leigh held senior leadership roles at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Medical Center. In these roles, she led comprehensive marketing and communications strategies, managed crisis communications, and directed community outreach efforts that elevated organizational visibility and trust.

Leigh is actively engaged in community service and governance, serving on the boards of several nonprofit and community organizations, including United Way of Iredell County and HealthReach Community Clinic. She previously served as vice chair of the Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees and as a member of the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education. Her leadership and community contributions have been recognized with multiple honors, including the Sara Haire Tice Women in Leadership Award.

Leigh holds a Master of Business Administration from Gardner‑Webb University and a Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television & Motion Pictures from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.