About Dr. Laurel Lary

Meet Dr. Laurel Lary - Dynamic leader with extensive experience in program development, systems alignment, stakeholder partnerships, curriculum and instruction, and transformational change. 

Dr. Lary provides consulting and technical services to bridge the gap between your goals and current performance.

  • Authentic & collaborative leadership

  • Ed.D. Leadership and Innovation, New York University, intersegmental program.

  • Expertise in Career Education & Workforce Development.

  • Broad experience in cross-departmental and strategic partnerships, including postsecondary, non-profits, state/federal agencies, industry partnerships.

  • 30 years’ experience in public education spanning all levels, elementary, middle, high, and adult schools, including K12 and postsecondary alignment.

  • A nuanced understanding of the intricacies of navigating educational systems, legislative frameworks, curriculum design, and stakeholder partnerships.

  • Systems thinking, the ability to understand how different parts of a system work together.

  • Uniquely abled to see the larger picture while breaking it down into the details - organizational structures, processes/procedures, fiscal management, human resources, metrics, outcomes, and more.

  • Director, Governing Board, Ventura River Water District; experienced with California Special Districts.

Providing personalized service to educational institutions, government bodies, private industry, and NGOs.