Lalaina is a passionate storyteller, an eternal optimist and a determined community builder who works to curate inclusive spaces (in-person and online) that promote growth, equity, and diverse perspectives. Lalaina has had a lengthy tenure in Rotary, passionate about the service and fellowship aspects she's held positions of President, Membership, Service and supported with ACRC's Global Grant initiative.

Professionally, Lalaina is the North American Marketing Manager at Momcozy - a global maternity and baby brand. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts (minor in Intercultural Studies) from Wartburg College and has over a decade of experience working on in-house marketing teams in the following industries: maternal health, human services, healthcare, and real estate.