Lara Jakubowski

Lara Jakubowski is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in diverse areas such as real estate, consulting, non-profit management, and finance.

She holds an M.B.A. in Real Estate from The Wharton School and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, reflecting her commitment to academic excellence and a broad understanding of business and economic principles.

Currently, Lara serves as a Partner at La Piana Consulting, a role where she applies her expertise to drive strategic initiatives and provide valuable insights to clients.

Prior to her current position, she held various key roles including Senior Consultant and Executive Director at La Piana Consulting, focusing on areas such as capacity building and organizational development within the non-profit sector.

Lara also has extensive experience in leadership positions, having served as the Executive Director at The Nonprofit Centers Network and the Mile High Community Loan Fund.

Her professional journey includes roles as the Principal at LWJ Consulting, Senior Loan Officer at The Reinvestment Fund, Analyst at Lehman Brothers, and a Research Assistant at the U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment.

With a rich and diverse background spanning both the private and non-profit sectors, Lara brings a unique perspective and valuable skill set to her work, making her a respected figure in the industry.