Carleigh Gustafson is a seasoned healthcare leader who has played a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence at Mount Sinai Health System, one of New York City's preeminent healthcare institutions. Throughout her 11-year tenure, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in streamlining complex clinical operations across the $10 billion health system, which encompasses eight hospital campuses, 144 operating rooms and a workforce of 50,000 healthcare professionals.

In her current role as deputy COO for intrasystem clinical operations, Ms. Gustafson orchestrates the integration and strategic optimization of clinical services across Mount Sinai's vast network, which delivers advanced care to nearly 140,000 inpatient admissions annually. Her expertise in healthcare operations and strategic planning was previously showcased during her eight-year term as senior vice president of strategic operations and integration, where she led numerous initiatives to enhance care delivery and systemwide efficiency.