50 Most Influential Clinical Executives - 2024

As chief nursing officer for Charlotte, North Carolina-headquartered Advocate Health, Kingston oversees strategic direction, professional development and standards for more than 42,000 nurses at 69 hospitals. She has been vocal about the need to protect clinicians from violence at the workplace and about using technology to support efficient and effective care delivery. She is a former president of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership board of directors and has served on the American Hospital Association board of trustees.