While President & CEO Eric Dickson is undoubtedly the public face of UMass Memorial, Lapriore keeps things running smoothly. At the healthcare network, she oversees business partnerships, public image and relations, and the fluidity of the executive team.
“I can’t think of anyone more dedicated to improving the health of Central Massachusetts and making Worcester great than Cheryl Lapriore,” Dickson said.
Lapriore is responsible for keeping all of the healthcare system’s projects stay on track. She runs UMass Memorial’s senior leadership meetings with CEOs of all the system’s hospitals and leaders of different medical groups.
“She’s a leader among leaders,” Dickson said.
When cultivating a new business partnership, Lapriore leverages that partnership for the greater community benefit, Dickson said. She uses her position to support the American Heart Association, fighting heart disease and stroke.
Q&A
What is the future of health care?
Delivering care in a more integrated and coordinated manner. Giving patients the option to access their care in traditional (hospitals/clinics) and nontraditional settings (telehealth).
What is the key to getting things done?
Surrounding yourself with talented people who are passionate about what they do and believe that we can make a difference.
Gathered below are the other Central Massachusetts’ 2016 Power Players:
Standard Bearers: Long-time forces in the business community
- Timothy P. Murray, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Mike Angelini, Chairman of Bowditch & Dewey
- The Crowleys, Owners & Shareholders of Polar Beverages & Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
- Sandy L. Dunn, General manager at the SMG/DCU Center
- Don Irving, President of Black Point Realty & Nichols Square LLC
Trail Blazers: Pioneers setting the latest economic trends
- Karim El-Gamal, Co-owner of the Rail Trail Flatbread Co./New City Microcreamery/
- Ed Moore, President & CEO of Harrington HealthCare System
- Girish Navani, CEO of eClinicalWorks
- Kevin O’Sullivan, President & CEO of Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives, Worcester
- Alec Lopez & Sherri Sadowski, Owners of Armsby Abbey/Crust Bakeshop/The Dive Bar
Behind the Scenes: People in the background who keep the wheels turning
- Gordon Lankton, Retired president of Nypro Inc.
- Ann T. Lisi, President & CEO of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation
- Kate McEvoy-Zdonczyk, Vice president of business development at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Jim McGovern & Karyn E. Polito, U.S. Congressman & Lieutenant Governor
Next Wave: Forward thinkers ushering in the new economy
- Travis McCready, President & CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
- Che Anderson, Project manager at the Office of the Worcester City Manager
- Jeannie Hebert, President & CEO of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Dean Rohan, Co-founder & owner, Tree House Brewing Co.
- Christine Thomas, Development partner at XSS Hotels and Colwen Management
Gear Shifters: Up-and-comers breathing new life into old ideas
- Meredith Harris, Executive director of the Marlborough Economic Development Corp.
- Tarek Elsawy, MD President & CEO of Reliant Medical Group
- Justin & Ashleigh Gelinas, Attorneys at Gelinas & Ward, LLP
- Cliff Rucker, Owner of the Worcester Railers Hockey Club and Worcester Sports Center
- Matthias Waschek, Director at the Worcester Art Museum
