Kathleen Lara serves as Executive Director of the Inclusivity Institute, where she leads the organization’s work to build upstream solutions and expand opportunities that address systemic disparities in housing and economic mobility. She guides the Institute’s strategy, partnerships, and program development, helping low-to-moderate income households access stable housing and pathways to build wealth. Since 2020, the Institute has grown to serve tens of thousands of people across 20 states.
Kathleen began her career on Capitol Hill as a policy advisor to Members of Congress, focused on housing and consumer protection. She later led policy and advocacy at Prosperity Indiana, uniting more than 100 partners statewide to to fight predatory lending and champion equitable housing policies.
She holds a B.A. in Journalism and Political Science from Indiana University Bloomington.
klara@inclusivityinstitute.org