Mary Cassai

Mary Cassai, MPA, RN, NEA-BC, currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at Hospital for Special Surgery, a leading academic medical center specializing in musculoskeletal health. Previously, Mary held multiple senior leadership roles at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, including Senior Vice President of Perioperative Services, where strategic oversight led to significant operational and financial improvements. Mary's extensive experience encompasses clinical operations, nursing leadership, and technology integration, contributing to the development of innovative programs and successful management of large-scale budgets. An accomplished healthcare executive, Mary holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Long Island University.