Lara Shewchuk is a globally recognized executive, board leader, and advocate for inclusive growth. As COO & CFO of Architech, an AI-first services firm recognized by Fast Company as a Best Workplace for Innovators, she has embedded inclusion into business strategy, recognizing that diverse teams are essential to innovation and better business outcomes. In an independent survey, 100% of responding employees affirm fair treatment regardless of sexual orientation.
Lara serves on the Board of Women’s College Hospital, advancing health equity, and served two terms as Chair of the Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment. She is a faculty member with Competent Boards, serves on CPA Ontario’s Sustainability Strategic Advisory Committee, and is a founding member of the Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors, where she participated in the historic Ring the Bell for LGBTQ+ Equality in Toronto and Mexico City.
Her leadership has been recognized by Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, 50 Women to Watch for Boards, Women Changing the World Awards, and the Global 50 Women in Sustainability, honoring her impact across business, governance, and equity.
