Michelle LaMarre, MBA, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, E-AEC
Michelle LaMarre, MBA, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, E-AEC, is a highly accomplished healthcare leader specializing in respiratory care and extracorporeal life support (ECMO). Currently serving as ECMO Manager at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Michelle has dedicated her career to advancing critical care medicine and supporting patients with the highest level of expertise. She has played a key role in her hospital’s ECMO program earning the prestigious Gold Level Award of Excellence from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO), a testament to her leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Her career includes impactful roles as ECMO Coordinator at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Respiratory Care Clinical Educator and ECMO Specialist at Boston Medical Center, and earlier as a Respiratory Therapist and ECMO Specialist at Tufts Medical Center. Michelle’s professional journey is underpinned by her strong academic foundation, including a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care therapy from Boise State University, where she graduated magna cum laude, and an MBA from Fitchburg State University that enhanced her skills in the healthcare profession.
Deeply passionate about education, innovation, and team collaboration, Michelle continues to set a high standard in her field. With multiple advanced certifications, including Adult Critical Care and Neonatal/Pediatric specialties, she remains committed to advancing the future of respiratory therapy and ECMO care, while mentoring the next generation of critical care professionals.
• Adult Critical Care Specialty Examination
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist
• E-AEC
• Boise State University- Bachelor's
• Fitchburg State University- M.B.A.
• AARC
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my hard work and perseverance.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to always maintain great relationships with everyone I meet along the way.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice for young women entering healthcare is: you can do it—just be assertive, because there is always opportunity in this field.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
In my work, I value providing the best possible care and ensuring my patients feel comfortable, while in my personal life, I prioritize being family oriented.