Adventist Health has named Sam Leonor as the health system’s new chief mission officer, effective July 1, 2024. In this important position, Leonor will play an integral role in ensuring that Adventist Health’s mission and deeply cherished values are woven into every facet of its strategic planning and day-to-day operations. 

For the past five years, Leonor has served as Adventist Health’s mission identity and spiritual care executive.

“It genuinely warms my heart to have Sam step into this role, as I truly believe he is remarkably suited for the position,” said Kerry L. Heinrich, president and CEO of Adventist Health. “Sam’s ability to inspire and lead with kindness, respect, and collaboration reflects his genuine commitment to the well-being of our associates and patients.” 

Leonor will be responsible for leading Adventist Health’s strategy and discourse about ethics, alignment to mission, spiritual care, relationship to faith communities, and theological foundations of healthcare. 

"I am truly excited to continue the incredible work we've initiated, fostering a mission-driven culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive," said Sam. "My passion for our mission to embody God's love by promoting health, wholeness, and hope is unwavering. I am dedicated to ensuring that it serves as a guiding light, enriching the everyday experiences of our patients, staff, and the communities we are honored to serve."

About Adventist Health: Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 28 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.