Toby Marsh

Toby Marsh is senior vice president of National Patient Care Services and chief nurse executive for Kaiser Permanente.

In this role, Marsh oversees nursing practices. His leadership supports the nurses of Kaiser Permanente, who are vital members of our care teams, transform communities for good, and make lives better.

An accomplished nurse executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience, Marsh oversees the recruitment, hiring, and staffing efforts for nursing. He fosters a culture of nursing excellence that focuses on clinical quality, patient safety, patient experience, and professional development.

Marsh joined Kaiser Permanente in 2022. He previously served as the chief nurse executive and vice president for clinical integration for Kaiser Permanente in Northern California.

Prior to Kaiser Permanente, Marsh served as the chief nursing and patient care services officer for UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. He held progressive nurse leadership roles during his 18-year tenure with the organization, including nurse manager for the medical–surgical intensive care unit and ear, nose, and throat department, and director of patient care services.

Marsh spent 7 years in the United States Air Force, where he served as a personnel programs officer and squadron section commander.

Marsh holds a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from California State University, Fresno; a master’s degree in human resources from Central Michigan University; an associate degree in nursing from Pacific Union College; and a master’s degree in nursing in health systems leadership from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. He completed his doctor of nursing practice degree at the University of California, San Francisco.