Laura Lazar, Mph
About Laura Lazar, Mph
Laura Lazar, MPH, serves as the Director of Operations for Northern California at Medically Home, where she has worked since 2023. With a strong background in public health and program management, she has held various roles in organizations focused on sexual health advocacy and digital communication strategies.
Work at Medically Home
Laura Lazar currently serves as the Director of Operations for Northern California at Medically Home. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the organization's operational strategies and initiatives in the region. Prior to this role, she worked as an Implementation Manager at Medically Home from 2022 to 2023, where she focused on executing projects that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Laura Lazar earned her Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, specializing in Population and Family Health from 2013 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Economics from the University of Notre Dame, which she completed from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in public health, particularly in advocacy and access within sexual health program development.
Background in Nonprofit Sector
Laura Lazar has extensive experience in program management within the nonprofit sector. She has held various roles, including National Program Manager at Music for Autism since 2012 and Program Coordinator and Conference Producer at The Anal Cancer Foundation since 2014. Her work has involved developing and managing programs that address critical health issues and improve access to services.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current position, Laura Lazar worked as a Digital Communications Project Manager at the California Prevention Training Center from 2020 to 2022. She also served as a Program Manager for PleasePrEPMe at the University of California, San Francisco from 2017 to 2020. Her earlier roles include being an Allan Rosenfield Fellow at amfAR and an Executive Associate at Asia Society, showcasing her diverse experience in public health and nonprofit management.
Specialization in Digital Communication
Laura Lazar specializes in digital communication strategies within the public health sector. Her role as Digital Communications Project Manager at CAPTC involved leveraging digital tools to enhance communication and outreach efforts. This specialization supports her broader focus on program development and advocacy in sexual health.