Heather Paricio joined MAX in November 2024 as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, bringing over 17 years of extensive expertise in driving business transformation, cultivating thriving organizational cultures, and implementing forward-thinking HR strategies. Her career spans diverse industries and organizations, ranging from startups to globally recognized firms, where she has consistently delivered innovative solutions that align talent initiatives with business objectives to enhance employee experiences and operational success.  Heather’s signature value add is her unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures and driving impactful change. She thrives at the intersection of strategic vision and operational excellence, empowering organizations to reach their full potential.

As the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Heather partners with senior leadership to define strategies and processes that attract, retain, and develop an exceptional team dedicated to delivering the best patient experience. She oversees the HR team, ensuring that the organization’s people-focused initiatives, programs, and support functions are effectively implemented. Heather also collaborates with surgeons and the MAX senior leadership team to cultivate a strong company culture where every team member feels welcomed, valued, respected, and aligned with the company’s mission, vision, values, and objectives. Additionally, she focuses on designing and enhancing learning and development programs to foster professional growth across the organization. Heather and her husband live in Denville, NJ, with their energetic young daughter and son who keeps them on their toes! Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family in the Adirondacks, where they relax and appreciate the beauty of nature.