Maria McLeod, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CPN

Clinical Assistant Professor

Dr. Maria McLeod is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of experience in pediatric healthcare. She joined Loyola University Chicago as a Clinical Assistant Professor in 2026. She earned her BSN from Loyola University Chicago in 2016 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University in 2023. Dr. McLeod continues to practice as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at a community health center in Chicago. Her professional interests include pediatric health disparities, community health, and improving health outcomes for underserved children and families. Her experience also includes a year of service in rural Bolivia providing care to underserved communities.

Research Interests

Pediatric health disparities and healthcare in underserved communities 

Specialty Area

Pediatrics and primary care