Cheri Cartwright serves as system vice president of Surgical Services for Lee Health System in Fort Myers, Florida. Cartwright has served in various leadership roles throughout her 28 years as a nursing professional and possesses a strong foundation in surgical services with a deep understanding of the complexities within the specialty. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to effectively lead multidisciplinary teams, foster collaboration and drive positive change within healthcare organizations. She is skilled in cultural transformation, operational workflow improvements and patient advocacy. Cartwright holds a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Grand Canyon University with emphasis on leadership in healthcare systems.