Dr. Landstrom drives Trinity Health’s quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives across its continuum of care. She served as CNO for Trinity Health, both before and after its merger with Catholic Health East, as well as CNO for the West/Midwest division. Her career includes roles as executive vice president and CNO for Lebanon, N.H.-based Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System and interim CEO for one of its hospitals, along with several CNO roles at St. Louis-based Ascension. Actively engaged in advancing nursing standards, Dr. Landstrom has appraised for the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet program since 2006 and is a member of numerous professional organizations. She became a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2023 and continues to serve on the advisory council for Charlestown, Mass.-based Hallmark Health Care Solutions.
Becker's Recognition
Gay Landstrom, PhDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

Executives
153 Hospital and Health System Chief Nursing Officers to Know
After years of navigating their hospitals and health systems through the COVID-19 pandemic, chief nursing officers are now addressing staffing shortages, managing nursing budgets and creating professional pathways for the next generation of nurses.
CNOs are responsible for overseeing nursing departments, launching novel initiatives and maintaining outstanding patient care outcomes. These leaders bring a unique blend of clinical and leadership experience to their roles.
2024 Winner

Executives
Hospital and Health System CNOs to Know
CNOs are responsible for overseeing nursing departments, launching novel initiatives and maintaining outstanding patient care outcomes. These leaders bring a unique blend of clinical and leadership experience to their roles.
