Elizabeth Lara Named City’s New Director of Human Resources

The City of Lubbock is thrilled to announce Elizabeth Lara as the new Director of Human Resources. She brings more than 15 years experience in Human Resources and management in both the public and private sectors.

Lara received her Bachelors in Business Administration from New Mexico State University; and a Masters Degree in Business Administration and Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Phoenix, and New Mexico State University respectively.

Elizabeth started her career as an HR Generalist in Weld County, Colorado, and has held several positions since. She served as Executive Director of Human Resources at Texas Southmost College; Associate Director of Classification and Compensation at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC); and most recently Human Resources Director, also at TTUHSC.

Lara begins her new role October 30, 2023.