Lara McKendrick Named 2026 President of Ontario Association of Architects

Lara McKendrick. Photo credit: OAA

Ottawa-based architect Lara McKendrick has been named the new council president of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).

With 25 years of experience, she was elected to the one-year position during the council meeting held on January 22, 2026.

“I am so excited for this opportunity to help lead our governing board of directors. This is the final year of the OAA’s current Strategic Plan, which includes Climate Action and Equity, Diversity...