Ale leads over 20 nurses across 18 sites with clear communication, advocacy, and collaborative problem-solving. Her re-election reflects her trusted leadership and commitment to nursing excellence. 

Ale fosters collaboration through monthly nursing team meetings focused on quality improvement, workflow optimization, and shared problem-solving. She represents the nursing team at the NYFHT leadership level, ensuring frontline perspectives are included in decision-making.  

Ale co-led the RSV Prevention Program, standardizing documentation and data collection for quality improvement. She also developed “The Handguide,” a comprehensive nursing resource presented at AFHTO conferences, and created a preceptor checklist and student placement process to support both current staff and future professionals.  

Ale’s leadership has streamlined workflows, improved communication, and fostered interdisciplinary collaboration. She received the inaugural NYFHT Employee of the Year Award, for her contributions to care quality, team cohesion, and system advancement.