Executives

Amy Buckingham, Patient Care Executive

Amy Buckingham oversees nursing practice, quality, safety, and infection prevention for Adventist Health Ukiah Valley. Previously Amy served as Emergency Services Director overseeing the Emergency Department and Respiratory Therapy at Adventist Health Howard Memorial.

Amy brings a profound clinical background with over 15 years of experience as a nurse at the bedside, paired with a passion for patient-centered care into this role. Born and raised in Covelo, CA, Amy cares deeply about keeping care local and caring for our friends and neighbors.

Amy graduated from Western Governors University with a master’s degree in nursing leadership and management and was part of the first graduating class of the Mendocino College nursing program. Holding numerous professional certifications as a nationally certified emergency nurse, trauma care, emergency nurse in pediatrics, neonatal resuscitation, is certified in clinical incident stress debrief management, sexual assault forensics for both adults and pediatrics.

David Leighton, Administrator

David Leighton serves as the Administrator of Adventist Health Ukiah Valley, he will focus on leading the day-to-day work of the Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Medical Center and clinics to ensure strategies align with and support the daily operations of the administrative, financial, and managerial side of the organization.

Previously, David served as the Interim Operations Executive for Adventist Health in Mendocino County overseeing the day-to-day functions of the organization and promoting performance improvements across the county. Prior to Adventist Health he served as the Chief Operating Officer for Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Richmond, CA.

David is most excited about the tremendous opportunity to improve the lives of the residents in Mendocino County with the largest and most comprehensive healthcare facility in the county to transform the health experience for the community by enhancing interactions and making care more accessible.

David graduated with his bachelor’s degree in business and went on to get his master’s in public administration from Drake University in Iowa and his Masters in Human Capital Management from Bellevue University in Nebraska.

In his spare time, David enjoys camping and kayaking with his wife.

Jeff Mock, North Coast Service Area, Finance Officer

Jeff Mock serves as the North Coast Service Area Financial Officer for Adventist Health overseeing finance for six facilities— Ukiah Valley, Howard Memorial, Mendocino Coast, Clear Lake, St. Helena and Vallejo. Previously Jeff oversaw finance for systemwide post-acute enterprise and finance leadership for ancillary services. Spearheading the valuation of existing and new system business ventures and playing a pivotal role in fostering trusted clinic partnership, he undoubtedly brings much leadership to attribute to our communities.

Jeff is passionate about healthcare, keeping care local and close to home for our rural communities as we build a better tomorrow for our families, friends and loved ones.