Lara Hazenfield

Lara Hazenfield (Yamada) is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and communications. Currently a Public Relations Manager & Content Developer at InnovAge since November 2021, Lara previously served as the Physician Education & Communications Manager for Queen's Health Systems / QCIPN, where responsibilities included managing marketing and community outreach initiatives. Lara's extensive background includes roles at PBS Hawaii as a Moderator and Producer, and a Marketing & Public Relations Specialist at Pineapple Tweed, contributing to notable projects like the rebranding of Kahuku Medical Center. As Executive Director for the Arthritis Foundation, Lara led statewide fundraising efforts. The journalism career encompasses multiple anchor and reporting positions at various news outlets. Lara holds a Master's Degree in Business & Healthcare Management from the University of Hawai‘i and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon.