Cristina Contreras, LMSW, MPA, FABC, is a Dominican-American healthcare executive and community leader known for her significant contributions to public health in New York City. As the Chief Executive Officer of NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, she is been instrumental in transforming the Bronx facility into a model of excellence within the country’s largest municipal healthcare system. Her leadership extends beyond healthcare as she serves as the Chair of the National Dominican Day Parade, highlighting her commitment to community engagement and cultural celebration.
Find out where Cristina will be speaking next and how you can attend. This section features upcoming webinars, conferences, and workshops, where Cristina shares her expertise on healthcare management, leadership, and equity.
Delve into Cristina’s story, from her early days as a passionate social worker to becoming the CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. Learn about her education, career milestones, and the values that guide her transformative leadership in healthcare.
Browse through a curated collection of articles, interviews, and media appearances that showcase Cristina’s impactful work in healthcare. Gain insights from her thoughts on leadership, community service, and the future of public health.
Beyond her impactful career in healthcare, Cristina champions the celebration of Dominican heritage, unity, and pride through one of New York’s most vibrant cultural events
Some might say the odds were stacked against Cristina Contreras, the CEO of Metropolitan Hospital in East Harlem. But in transfiguring the odds into opportunity, she leads an inspiring path.
