Lara is a passionate sustainability professional whose focus is empowerment and equity for all women and marginalized populations. Lara is a driving force for inclusion at Architech and has established sustainability and DEI as a strategic pillar guiding the growth of the company. She is the Founder and Executive Sponsor of Architech’s Inclusion Council, Build a Better Future Program, and Pride Committee. Lara leads with authenticity, intention, and impact, both in her professional life and in the community. Her board work with Women’s College Hospital, Canadian Center for Women’s Empowerment, 50/50 Women On Boards and QueerTech promotes equity, access, and positive change. Lara is a Competent Boards faculty member and subject matter expert on DEI for their global sustainability programs and sits on CPA Ontario’s Sustainability Committee. She participates in Out Leadership’s Return on Equality Summits and is a member of the Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors, whose mission is to advance LGBTQ+ board representation.
