Leading with Caritas with Darlene Cunha - Episode 131

Darlene Cunha MMHC, BSN, CENP-RN is a visionary healthcare executive with over four decades of experience leading clinical and operational excellence across diverse health care settings. Grounded in her nursing roots and guided by the Caritas principles of loving-kindness, dignity, and human connection, Darlene has served in senior leadership roles including Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Renowned for her ability to lead complex systems through transformational change, she blends strategic insight with a deep commitment to healing and wholeness. Her leadership fosters cultures of compassion, accountability, and collaboration—prioritizing both operational performance and the sacred nature of caregiving. Darlene’s legacy is one of purpose-driven impact: mentoring emerging leaders, stewarding innovation with heart, and elevating the human experience at every level of healthcare delivery. Connect with Darlene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlenecunha/ The mission of To Mom Is To Love and Mental Backroads and Highways is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/