Lara holds a Master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Western Ontario specialising in Early Woodland Meadowood Complex settlement patterns, and a professional archaeological licence with the Province of Ontario. Lara has extensive experience managing Stage 1-4 archaeological assessments and has worked on numerous Stage 1-4 archaeological assessments in a multitude of roles: project manager, field director, report writer, artifact analyst, and Indigenous engagement coordination.

With over twelve years of experience in the sector, Lara has extensive experience completing archaeological assessments required under a variety of regulatory triggers including Environmental Assessments (EAs), Transit Project Assessment Processes (TPAPs), and private development projects. Lara’s work has focused largely on transportation projects, including railways, highways, and municipal road improvement projects. During this work, Lara has developed meaningful relationships through engagement with multiple Indigenous communities in Ontario. Lara regularly coordinates with clients, Indigenous communities, and various approval authorities, to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and conform to provincial and Indigenous community requirements. She is an active member of the Ontario Archaeological Society and the Canadian Archaeological Association.