Lara Calvert

Galvanizer
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Executive Director at Spectrum Community Services, Inc.

Los Gatos, California, United States

Overview

Lara Calvert is a nonprofit executive with over 15 years of experience leading programs that strengthen Bay Area communities. As Executive Director of Spectrum Community Services, she directs a $7M agency focused on health and human services. People who have worked with her describe her as organized, thorough, and a tireless community activist.

Outside of her primary role, Lara is deeply engaged in community advocacy. She previously served as an elected Board Trustee for the Fremont Unified School District, overseeing strategy for 32, 000 students. Her commitment to public service is further demonstrated by her volunteer work and participation in various Alameda County coalitions.

In 2015, the Fremont Education Foundation honored her as its Community Honoree for Excellence in Education.

Personality Overview

Pragmatic

Persuader

Self-Assured

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

Nonprofit Leadership
Oversees all aspects of a multi-million dollar health and human services agency with over 50 employees, focusing on strategic planning, board development, and securing diverse funding.
Senior Well-being
Leads an organization that is a crucial provider of Meals on Wheels and fall prevention programs for older adults in Alameda County.
Community Advocacy
Has a long history of community involvement, including serving as a school board trustee, participating in local coalitions, and running for public office. [Predicted]

Media Appearances

Lara has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2014
Executive Director at Spectrum Community Services, Inc.
7-2013 - 5-2014
Deputy Executive Director at Spectrum Community Services, Inc.
2-2013 - 3-2014
Program Manager at Boldly Me
7-2012 - 11-2012
Campaign Manager at TEAM ANU: Committee to Elect Anu Natarajan for Fremont Mayor 2012
12-2006 - 12-2014
Board Trustee at Fremont Unified School District

Education

1987 - 1991
Bachelor of Science from California State University, Chico

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Exp : 29 Location : Los Gatos, California, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Executive Director at Spectrum Community Services, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Lara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about other customers and how they have derived value from your product
  • Take a friendly, informal yet confident approach while pitching
  • You might need to keep the conversation on track, they tend to slide off-topic

DONT's

  • Don’t make promises that are hard to keep
  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first
  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lara is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lara

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lara move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Lara take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Lara

Personality Compatibility


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