MetroHealth Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Following a national search, The MetroHealth System has appointed Christina Morales, CPA as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Morales joined MetroHealth in 2016 and most recently served as Vice President of Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer. In that role, she helped shape many of the financial decisions that have positioned MetroHealth for the future.

"Christina is the kind of leader who brings out the best in the people around her," said Christine Alexander-Rager, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of The MetroHealth System. "She has earned the confidence of colleagues across MetroHealth through her expertise, integrity and genuine care for others. She also understands our mission at a very deep level. I can think of no one better suited to help guide MetroHealth through the opportunities ahead."

In her new role, Morales will oversee MetroHealth's financial operations and help lead the organization's efforts to ensure long-term financial sustainability while continuing to invest in patient care, employees and the communities it serves.

"What makes MetroHealth special is its people and its mission," Morales said. "I have been fortunate to spend much of the last decade working with talented, passionate colleagues who are committed to caring for our community. I am honored by this opportunity and look forward to building on that work as we continue shaping a strong future for MetroHealth."

Before joining MetroHealth, Morales served as a consulting manager at Plante Moran, one of the nation's largest accounting and business advisory firms. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Miami University and a Master of Science in Accounting from John Carroll University.