Michael Lazar

Michael Lazar currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Head of Business Operations and Strategy at U.S. Soccer Federation, a position held since May 2023. Prior to this role, Michael was a Venture Advisor at Vera Equity from November 2022 to August 2023. Michael's extensive experience in management consulting includes a nearly decade-long tenure at McKinsey & Company, where positions ranged from Associate to Partner. Earlier career roles include a Summer Associate position at DBL Partners, a Senior Associate role at The Glover Park Group, and a Summer Intern role at U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Education credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy with a focus on International Security Studies from Stanford University and an MBA from Yale School of Management.