Ian N. Saludares is a distinguished healthcare leader with over two decades of experience in multiple healthcare systems in New York City. He has held significant roles at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital, New York-Presbyterian, and Mount Sinai Health System. Ian’s leadership has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the "Distinction in Leadership Award" from Northwell Health, the Nurse Leader Excellence Award from New York-Presbyterian, and induction as a Leadership Fellow of the Philippine Nurses Association of America and the Society of Luther Christman of the American Association for Men in Nursing and he is most proud of his Nursing Excellence Alumni Award for 2019-2020 from our alma mater, the University of Santo Tomas – College of Nursing. A passionate mentor, Ian is deeply committed to guiding the next generation of nurses, actively engaging in professional organizations like the Beryl Institute, the American College of Healthcare Executives – Healthcare Leaders of New York, and the American Association for Men in Nursing. His work reflects a dedication to leadership, transformation, and shaping the future of healthcare with compassion and excellence.