Lara Winkler
About Lara Winkler
Lara Winkler serves as the Associate Director of CNX Production & Activations at Condé Nast, specializing in partnership development and brand marketing. With a diverse background in marketing roles at Condé Nast and Kappa Alpha Theta, she focuses on revenue-driving strategies and has received multiple awards for her production work.
Current Role at Condé Nast
Lara Winkler serves as the Associate Director of CNX Production & Activations at Condé Nast, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing revenue-driving strategies and quick problem-solving to enhance production and activation efforts within the organization. Her leadership is instrumental in driving initiatives that align with the company's marketing objectives.
Previous Experience at Condé Nast
Winkler has extensive experience at Condé Nast, having worked in various roles from 2016 to 2022. She started as a Marketing and Sales Associate for GQ, Wired, Pitchfork, and Golf Digest. She then progressed to Associate Manager, Activations, and later served as Marketing Manager, Activations. Her final role before becoming Associate Director was as Senior Marketing Manager, CNX Production & Activations. During her tenure, she contributed to multiple high-profile projects across several brands.
Leadership Roles at Kappa Alpha Theta Headquarters
Winkler held significant leadership positions at Kappa Alpha Theta Headquarters. She served as Chief Operating Officer (Vice President) from 2013 to 2014 and as Chief Recruitment Officer from 2014 to 2016. In these roles, she was responsible for overseeing operational strategies and recruitment initiatives, contributing to the organization's growth and member engagement.
Education and Expertise
Lara Winkler earned her Bachelor's degree in Business and Communication from Lake Forest College, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also completed her high school education at James Madison Memorial High School from 2008 to 2012. Her academic background supports her specialization in partnership development and brand marketing, equipping her with the skills necessary for her professional roles.
Awards and Recognition
Winkler has received notable recognition for her work in production and marketing. She was nominated for the Production & Activation, Person of the Year at the 2021 Condé Nast U.S Commercial Revenue Performance Awards. Additionally, she has received both Clio and Webby Awards for her outstanding production work, highlighting her contributions to the industry.