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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | OCTOBER 19, 2026 B5 2026 C-SUITE AWARDS Building a stronger Connecticut together JPMorganChase celebrates the people whose vision, leadership and dedication help our community thrive. Congratulations to all the 2026 honorees on this well-deserved recognition and lasting impact on our community. ©2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. W I N N E R C AT E G O R Y | L I F E T I M E A C H I E V E M E N T AW A R D Lynn A. Ricci Executive Liaison Hospital for Special Care Size of Organization: $160 million Education: Master's degree, psychology, Towson State University; sixth year psychology, Southern CT State University L ynn Ricci serves as executive liaison for Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) and its parent organization, Center of Special Care Inc. Her work focuses on clinical quality, patient outcomes and access to care for people with complex medical needs. She joined HFSC in 2007 and served as CEO from 2015 until her retirement in 2025, overseeing the expansion of clinical services and research in autism, neuroscience, pulmonary care and rehabilitation. She returned as interim president and CEO in March while the hospital searched for a new leader. Ricci has served on state and national boards and councils and is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. What have been the biggest professional accomplishments in your career? I have been honored to lead the development of numerous initiatives since joining the Hospital for Special Care leadership team in 2007. During my career, I am most proud of the development of our autism services. What started as a small outpatient diagnostic program in 2012 has now become one of the nation's largest and most respected programs. The Autism Center at HFSC provides care and services to families and children throughout the state including outpatient, partial hospital services and an acute intensive hospital unit. Since its inception, this program has served children and families from 25 states across the country. In what ways are you involved in the community? I have served in leadership roles on community, advisory and professional boards at the local, state and national levels, including as president of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and CCARC. I have also served with NALTH, the Connecticut Autism Advisory Council and the Connecticut Hospital Association. On The Job Guiding business principle: Culture trumps strategy Best way to keep your competitive edge: Invest in people Best business decision: Development of autism services Worst business decision: Giving up access to real estate Biggest missed opportunity: Not maximizing philanthropic oppor- tunities with key donors Goal yet to be achieved: Eliminate barriers to accessing autism services for all impacted Personal touch in your office: Blue Travelers Cham- pionship jacket from the year that Jordan Spieth won the tournament Personal Side Residence: Niantic Favorite way to relax: Being outside, watching birds Hobbies: Walking, pick- leball, reading, cooking Last vacation: Italy Favorite movie: "White Christmas" The car you drive: Cadillac Currently reading: "Ask Not" by Maureen Callahan and "The Family Stone" by Michael R. Lane Favorite cause: Autism Second choice career: Clinical psychologist