Monica Gutierrez-McCarthy

President & CEO
Eisner Health

Monica Gutierrez-McCarthy is the president and CEO of Eisner Health, California’s oldest community health center and one of the largest in Los Angeles County. With over 16 years in healthcare leadership, she is widely recognized for her bold, equity-driven approach and her ability to lead organizations through transformation with compassion and strategic clarity.

Gutierrez-McCarthy began her career in 2009, supporting diabetic patients, an experience that shaped her commitment to accessible, empathetic care. By 2015, she had become senior vice president and COO, overseeing an expansion from 80 to 500 employees, opening a 150,000-square-foot facility and growing specialty services to 32 areas of care.

After a successful tenure, Gutierrez-McCarthy joined a national healthcare technology firm, where she supported health centers across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, she joined Eisner Health as SVP and COO, modernizing operations, launching an Information Systems department and strengthening middle management.

In March 2024, Gutierrez-McCarthy was appointed interim CEO during a financial crisis. Balancing dual roles as CEO and COO, she led a dramatic turnaround – realigning operations, investing in infrastructure and achieving a $12-million financial swing within 12 months. Under her leadership, patient access increased by 30%, a new clinic opened, and two more – including a student health center at Los Angeles High School – are underway.

Gutierrez-McCarthy has revitalized Eisner’s executive team and expanded its board of directors. Her leadership is defined by authenticity, courage and a deep commitment to community health.

She serves on the boards of Health Care L.A., the Southside Coalition of Community Health Centers, and Upright Athletics, and is a member of the L.A. Care Provider Advisory Group. Gutierrez-McCarthy holds degrees from UCLA and Loma Linda University School of Medicine.