Laura L. Jaros serves as Regional Coordinator, Americas at Planetree, where she partners with healthcare organizations to advance person-centered care and strengthen the experiences of patients, families, and healthcare professionals. She brings more than 15 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience across academic medicine, multispecialty physician practices, and international healthcare, with expertise in strategic leadership, organizational development, and program implementation.
Throughout her career, Laura has led complex initiatives that translate organizational strategy into meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery. Her experience spans clinical, research, and educational environments, where she has worked collaboratively with physicians, executive leaders, boards, and multidisciplinary teams to support organizational growth, strengthen partnerships, and advance patient-centered programs.
In her role at Planetree, Laura works with healthcare organizations across the Americas, supporting client engagement, project management, and the implementation of Planetree's evidence-based person-centered care framework. She is passionate about helping organizations integrate person-centered principles into their cultures, practices, and operations to create meaningful and sustainable improvements for patients, families, and those who provide care.
Laura holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from The Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marist College. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and completed her administrative fellowship at Advocate Health Care. Her approach to leadership is grounded in collaboration, service, and a commitment to helping healthcare organizations create environments where patients, families, and caregivers can thrive.
