As vice president and chief information and technology officer of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, Ms. Avellino leads the organization’s technology strategy during a critical phase of digital evolution in rehabilitation care. She brings a clinician-informed, patient-first approach to advancing cybersecurity, informatics and biomedical technology in support of improved outcomes. Ms. Avellino partners closely with clinical leaders to ensure technology initiatives elevate care delivery rather than add complexity to clinical workflows. Her leadership emphasizes scalable, patient-centered solutions informed by her prior CIO experience in community health settings. Known for a collaboration-first mindset, she serves as a bridge between complex technical systems and frontline clinical needs. Under her guidance, technology is positioned as a strategic enabler of Gaylord’s mission to redefine rehabilitation care.
