Barbara Laplaca

Barbara LaPlaca has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of communications and marketing. Barbara currently holds the position of VP of Communications and Marketing at The Floating Hospital, a role they started in 2018. Prior to this, they served as the VP of Voice and Engagement at Physicians for Reproductive Health from 2016 to 2018. Barbara also has previous experience at The Floating Hospital, where they held the position of VP of Philanthropy and Outreach from 2013 to 2016. This role involved leading the revenue-generating team and being responsible for securing funds for the organization.

Before their work at The Floating Hospital, Barbara worked as the SVP of Marketing at PGOA Media from 2009 to 2014. Prior to that, they were the Executive Director of Marketing/Prevention at Prevention-Rodale from 2005 to 2009. Barbara also worked as a Marketing Consultant at South China Morning Post, Publishing Group of America, and Hearst Magazines at different points in their career. Additionally, they held various marketing roles at Meredith and G+J.

Overall, Barbara LaPlaca has over two decades of experience in marketing and communications, with a proven track record of leadership and success in various organizations.

Barbara LaPlaca attended Bethpage High School from 1969 to 1973, where they earned a Regents diploma. Following their high school education, they enrolled at Hunter College from 1973 to 1974, though no degree is mentioned. Finally, they attended the School of Visual Arts from 1975 to 1978, where they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, specifically in the field of Illustration.