Steph Gale joined North Memorial Health in 2021 and, as CFO, has led enterprise transformation initiatives while playing a central role in the Robbinsdale-based healthcare system’s long-term capital strategy. She has structured the funding approach for North Memorial Health’s Maple Grove Hospital expansion, and one of her most significant contributions this year has been her support guiding North Memorial through its strategic partnership process with Sanford Health. “At a time when healthcare organizations nationwide face mounting reimbursement pressures, workforce challenges, and regulatory uncertainty, Steph has led critical enterprise transformation initiatives that position North for long-term sustainability,” CEO Trevor Sawallish says.