Background and Professional Experience

Lara is a dynamic healthcare leader with over two decades of experience in population health management consulting and corporate health programming. As Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Teladoc Health, she forges and strengthens relationships with key partners, driving innovative virtual care strategies that enhance value for mutual clients. Renowned for her strategic acumen and responsiveness, Lara serves as the vital bridge between benefits brokers, consulting partners, and Teladoc Health, ensuring seamless collaboration and exceptional client outcomes.

Before joining Teladoc Health, Lara spent 13 years as Vice President of Clinical Strategies at a top 10 brokerage and consulting firm, where she played a pivotal role in launching the company's first Population Health Management Consultant position. She also led the firm’s largest regional clinical team—an interdisciplinary group of population health management consultants, medical directors, and pharmacists. Lara’s leadership extended nationally, where she spearheaded operational excellence, integrated newly acquired firms, managed health management vendor partnerships, and shaped the company's national strategy for clinical innovation.

Lara’s journey in healthcare began as a Health Advisor with a prominent wellness company in Minneapolis. She later served as a Wellness Consultant at Methodist Hospital in Houston, supporting a Fortune 100 company before transitioning into the brokerage and consulting space.

Educational Credentials

Lara holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science/Community Health from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Health Education from Texas A&M University. She is also a certified Well Workplace Practitioner through the Wellness Council of America, reflecting her commitment to advancing workplace wellness initiatives.