Latoya was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. LaToya Leonard-Hughes graduated from the Southern University A&M College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1997. She returned to Southern University A&M College to earn her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2005. In May 2016, Latoya graduated from Southern University with her Doctor of Nurse Practitioner. Latoya lives in Baton Rouge with her husband and two beautiful girls. Latoya has a vast knowledge and experience working with Pediatrics. She enjoys working with the pediatric population and their families.