Education
Lara has been active in the creation of innovative music education programs throughout her career, working with thousands of students in both urban and rural schools throughout the US.
As Artist-in-Residence at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at the UC Davis, Lara has created an innovative residency program that encompasses audience development, performance enhancement, campus engagement, and K-12 outreach.
Lara is the founder and artistic director of Rising Stars of California, a statewide performance and education initiative that introduces community audiences to California's most gifted young musicians. 
Lara is strongly committed to introducing classical music to students of all ages, presenting a full range of outreach activities ranging from advanced master classes to introductory K-12 programs in conjunction with her concert appearances.
Lara is the founder and director of the 88 KEYS Foundation, fostering opportunities for music experiences and learning in America’s classrooms by providing pianos for use in public K-12 schools.