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Ana Laura dos Santos Lara

Ana Laura dos Santos Lara

Member

Ana Laura was born in Córdoba, Argentina, where she studied law and attended art school. Combining her legal background with her personal experience as a parent of a child with disabilities, she has always been driven by a deep passion for helping families understand the laws that protect their children’s rights.

During her time on staff at Parent to Parent of Miami, Ana Laura touched the lives of hundreds of children and their families. Her joyful spirit and can-do attitude shone through in every interaction, and she considered it a privilege to walk alongside families on their journeys. She worked closely with parents to ensure they gained knowledge, support, and access to vital resources—helping to ease the emotional challenges that come with raising a child with special needs.

Ana Laura’s work has consistently promoted parent involvement, disability awareness, and advocacy. She has supported efforts to foster self-determination, self-advocacy, and independent living—values she has also instilled in her oldest son, Thiago. In 2025, Thiago graduated from college and is now pursuing his master’s degree abroad. An exceptional self-advocate, he proudly uses his voice to raise disability awareness wherever he goes.

As a devoted mother of four, Ana Laura continues to draw on her personal journey and the challenges she has faced to support Parent to Parent of Miami and families in our community. She is honored to continue supporting the Board of Trustees, where she looks forward to contributing her experience, passion, and unwavering commitment to empowering families.

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