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Nassau University Medical Center's board (NUMC) has selected Thomas W. Stokes as its permanent CEO, following a unanimous vote by the Board of Directors.

Stokes currently serves as chief financial officer of Weill Cornell Medicine and vice president for finance at Cornell University.

He also served before as the CFO and strategist for Nassau County Health & Human Services.

“I’m truly honored to become NUMC’s next CEO. Returning to serve the people of Nassau County is deeply meaningful to me, and I’m ready to get to work,” said incoming CEO Thomas W. Stokes.

Former CEO Meg Ryan was terminated on June 2025, with NUMC suing her over accusations of a sweeping pattern of misconduct, self-enrichment and deliberate sabotage.

Ryan announced her intention to sue Nassau Health Care Corporation, the hospital's parent company, and Gov. Kathy Hochul for alleged wrongful termination, lost wages and intentional reputational damages.