Monica J Batista-Lucius possesses extensive experience in the healthcare sector, primarily in hospice and palliative care. Currently serving as the National Patient Funding Supervisor at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care since April 2015, responsibilities include coordinating benefits, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing patient financial accounts while ensuring compliance with Medicaid protocols. Prior roles at Seasons Hospice also featured positions such as National Sales Recruiter and Admissions Liaison, where expertise in recruiting and patient education was demonstrated. Previous experience includes educational programming roles at the American College of Chest Physicians and American Academy of Pediatrics, along with a focus on continuing education at the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Monica holds a Master's degree in Art Therapy from Illinois State University and a Bachelor's degree in Art, Psychology, and Art Therapy from Eureka College.