New Haven Biz
June 6, 2022
Sonja LaBarbera has been guiding Gaylord Specialty Healthcare into a new era.
LaBarbera, president and CEO of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, has been overseeing a multiyear, $10-million hospital renovation project. More than 100 inpatient rooms along with family and staff areas are being renovated to give the hospital a more home-like atmosphere.
The project is about 50 percent complete.
LaBarbera, who in early 2019 became the first woman to serve in the CEO role, has juggled the construction project while also leading Gaylord through the COVID-19 pandemic.