Lara Pawlak
About Lara Pawlak
Lara Pawlak is the Director of Talent Management at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a position she has held since 2019. She holds a BA in International Studies from American University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Kentucky.
Work at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Lara Pawlak currently serves as the Director of Talent Management at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's mission of alleviating hunger in the Chicago area. In her role, she focuses on developing and implementing talent management strategies that enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Lara Pawlak earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a focus on Economic Development from the American University - School of International Service, completing her studies from 1988 to 1993. She later pursued an MBA in Finance at the University of Kentucky, where she studied from 1999 to 2001. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both international relations and financial management.
Background
Before her current role, Lara Pawlak worked at Enclude, where she held two positions. From 2008 to 2013, she served as the Global Talent Manager, followed by her role as Director of Human & Intellectual Capital from 2013 to 2018. Her experience at Enclude provided her with extensive knowledge in talent management and human resources, which she applies in her current position.
Professional Experience
Lara Pawlak has a diverse professional background in talent management and human resources. Her tenure at Enclude spanned a total of five years in two key roles, where she focused on developing talent strategies and managing human capital. This experience laid the groundwork for her current leadership role at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.