She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned a Master’s Degree in Nursing, as well as a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University. She is currently pursuing a legal degree to integrate her passion for healthcare with influencing policies that directly affect the field. Toya oversees the bariatric surgery program at Texas Health Dallas and manages other advanced practice providers. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), Texas Organization of Nurse Executives (TONE), and Advanced Practice Provider Executives (APPEX).