Lara Konick is a seasoned professional in the retail and education sectors, currently serving as the General Manager of the Associated Student's Bookstore at Western Washington University since September 2024. Lara's extensive experience includes roles such as Learning Coordinator and Campus Retail Consultant at the National Association of College Stores, and Customer Success Director at resero Retail Technologies. Prior positions include Office Manager for the Northshore School District, and a series of leadership roles at the National Association of College Stores and University Book Store, where responsibilities ranged from education direction to retail operations. Lara began a career in retail at University Book Store and Southern Oregon University and has also held positions in human resources and sales representative roles. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Secondary Education Certificate, both from the University of Washington.