Yaccarino, who has a house in Woodbury, graduated from Deer Park High in 1981 with her twin sister, Lori. Both were elected officers of the senior class and played messenger girls in the senior play, "The Odd Couple," according to the 1981 yearbook.

Though Yaccarino does not have experience in health tech, eMed said in a press release that they sought her out for her "undeniable ability to negotiate new partnerships."