By AWE Staff
Lara is passionate about engaging and fun learning, upholding principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of life, and empowering women in their professional and personal journeys. Lara brings 26+ years of “surviving and thriving” experience in corporate America, specifically in the financial services area, where she led teams on strategic initiatives and functions including training and project management.
Lara received a B.A. from University of California, Irvine and currently resides in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York. She also attended Wharton University of Pennsylvania Executive Education and earned the Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional designation.
As an immigrant from South Africa, Lara is an avid traveler and culture enthusiast. She has visited 35 countries and 48 states in the USA so far, and she loves meeting people (everyone has a story!). As an ambivert at heart, Lara also enjoys solitude in reading, hiking, motorcycle riding, camping, and creating pottery.