I'm grateful to work with clients who prioritize improving healthcare experiences for their employees and honored to be part of a team committed to making a real difference.
Hi, I’m Loretta Silecchia, Senior Director of Operations at The Difference Card. I joined the organization in 2010, drawn by the incredible company culture and the opportunity to work alongside a team of smart, passionate, and inspiring individuals. As someone who’s a helper at heart, our mission of service deeply resonates with me—healthcare can be confusing and overwhelming, and I see my own family in the customers we support. I take pride in helping create a seamless experience that makes accessing care easier for our members.
Before I was a Difference Card Difference Maker
I’m a native New Yorker from Long Island, where I grew up enjoying summers on the beach, building snowmen in the winter, and jumping into leaf piles in the fall. Influenced by both Italian and Irish heritage, I’ve been fortunate to grow up in a large, close-knit family that values tradition, music, and creating lasting memories. Early in my career, I worked in medical and dental office administration, which gave me valuable hands-on business experience while I pursued my college education. Today, I live in New Fairfield, Connecticut with my husband and our two young children. We cherish our time together—whether it’s cozy movie and game nights at home or sunny adventures at the beach or lake. My family is the core of what drives and inspires me each day.
Here are three fun facts you might not know about me:
1. I love reading thriller novels—especially those by my favorite author, Shari Lapena. There’s nothing like that edge-of-your-seat, jaw-dropping, “whodunit” suspense that keeps you turning pages late into the night.
2. When it comes to vacations, our family loves cruising! From calypso music and delicious dining to exciting entertainment and a few rounds of Bingo at sea, it’s our favorite way to relax and have fun together.
3. One of my favorite things to make is homemade meatballs and gravy (yes, sauce!)—a beloved family tradition passed down from my mother, aunts, and grandmother.