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Lara Pothast

Online & Extended Learning Admissions

Online Academic Advisor

lara pothast
Degrees & Certificates

BA Arts, English from Tiffin University

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Lara is an Online Academic Advisor with a background in Human Resources and a passion for helping others achieve their goals. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Tiffin University and spent five years in HR before transitioning into academic advising. In addition to her professional experience, Lara is a self-published romance author who enjoys creating heartfelt stories that inspire and entertain. When she’s not working or writing, you can usually find her at home with her dogs, lost in a new story idea, or building worlds in The Sims 4.