Certifications & Degrees
Professional Certified Coach
(International Coaching Federation)
Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology
(University of Pennsylvania)
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
(Stanford University)
Articles about Lara
Helping women in STEM cultivate belonging
Empowering women in organic chemistry (EWOC)
Women benefit from being authentic at work
Do any of these challenges sound familiar? Clients often approach me saying:
You don’t have to navigate these issues alone. Together, we’ll create a plan tailored to your values and goals, so you can thrive—not just survive. Schedule a call to get started.
You are more powerful than you think
Often as a working woman, the barriers to thriving in a male-dominated environment seem overwhelming. As a professional coach, Lara can help you stop apologizing for being different and embrace the unique perspective which supports your own well-being and success.
Women Chemists: Industry Leadership Group
Participants gain not only leadership tools but also a supportive community of peers navigating similar challenges. Topics range from overcoming workplace obstacles to achieving work-life integration, all aimed at empowering women to make confident career decisions, lead effectively, and thrive in their professional journeys. Register now for fall 2025.
Lara has a unique perspective on how gender impacts working in science and the importance of personal well-being for success at work and home. She has been invited to speak on many topics:
Building Resilience: Thriving Through Change @ Celebrating Women’s Careers in Chemistry Sponsored by EWOC Boston, NESACS, NSYCC, and Harvard and MIT WIC+ groups (Handout)
Being Bold: How to find your voice and speak up @ Amgen, Women in Chemistry
Cultivate Belonging to Succeed in Graduate Programs @ Harvard, Women PhD Students in STEM
Mastering Goals: Resilience in the Face of Failure @ Simmons, NASA Minority University Project
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