Severo Lara is described as a model of service and passionate commitment to our community. While at Nordhoff HS, he founded the Ojai Valley Youth Foundation. He has continued to serve in many local leadership roles. Help of Ojai, Ojai Valley Museum, Ojai Valley Green Coalition, Ojai Valley Hospital Foundation, City Council (served as mayor), and the list goes on.
He has a passionate commitment to fostering environmental health of the community as well as recognizing and nurturing multicultural inclusion.