10/28/2025
🌟 Muy feliz y honrada de ser la oradora principal en el primer Bellas Leadership Summit en el Bronx.
Compartiré lo que le diría a mi “yo” más joven — lecciones de resiliencia, propósito y confianza en uno mismo.
Un privilegio celebrar y apoyar a la nueva generación de líderes latinas. 💪🏽✨
Meet Our Keynote Speaker!
We are honored to welcome Cristina Contreras, Chief Executive Officer of NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, as our keynote speaker for the first-ever Bellas Leadership Summit in the Bronx!
Born in the Dominican Republic, Cristina is a trailblazing Latina leader with over 29 years of progressive experience in healthcare management. From her beginnings as a caseworker to leading major NYC hospitals, Cristina has dedicated her life to improving access to care for underserved and immigrant communities. Her journey is a testament to resilience, vision, and the power of purpose-driven leadership.
Cristina previously served as CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, where she expanded care access, recruited top talent, and elevated operational performance. Today, she leads Lincoln Hospital with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and compassion—creating a culture rooted in authenticity, kindness, and transparency.
Cristina Contreras is one of only two Latinas currently leading a hospital in New York State—a groundbreaking achievement in healthcare leadership. Learn about her remarkable journey as a healthcare executive, passionate advocate, dedicated Board Director, and trailblazing Latina leader transforming the industry.
Bellas University Summit /Bellas Leadership Summit connects students to industry leaders, and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.
This event is FREE for Undergraduate and graduate students ONLY. Food will be served.
Register today at the link in bio or at https://bit.ly/BellasSummitNY25