Dr. Cerra leads nursing and patient care services at Greenwich Hospital, ensuring clinical practice and operations deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while sustaining the hospital’s Magnet designation. Under her leadership, the hospital has earned recognitions including stroke performance honors, a Leapfrog “A” safety grade and quality leadership distinctions. As senior vice president of patient care services for Yale New Haven Health System, she brings a broader system perspective while remaining focused on frontline excellence and professional development. She is deeply engaged in quality and safety work, serving on the Connecticut Hospital Association’s patient care quality committee and chairing the hospital’s patient and family advisory council. Dr. Cerra’s influence extends internationally through the CICIAMS Pan American International nurse consulting team, where she helps share evidence-based best practices with more than 150 Catholic hospitals worldwide. She is also a recognized advocate for social impact initiatives, including educating healthcare professionals on identifying and supporting victims of human trafficking. In 2022, she received the “Inspiring Global Nurses Award” from Nurses with Global Impact for her international training and humanitarian contributions.
