Lara Dauphinee graduated from the University of Western Ontario. In 2001, she was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff to Premier Campbell and held that role until 2011. In 2011, Lara Dauphinee joined Frank Giustra and Fiore Financial Corporation, and now holds the title of Managing Director, the Fiore Group. Lara Dauphinee leads a broad range of responsibilities, from managing a number of investments, to growing and expanding start-ups. She also serves as a Director of the Vancouver Board of Trade, Pure Freedom YYOGA Wellness Inc., Alter Eco Americas Inc., The Great Ontario Food Company, CKNW Orphan’s Fund, Pacific Autism Family Centre Building Committee, Telus Science World Chairman’s Committee, CARE Canada I am Powerful Council, the Radcliffe Foundation and various other philanthropic committees.