Lara Tennyson serves as the Head of Federal Affairs at Booking Holdings. In this role, she manages relationships with Congress and the Administration and steers policy objectives across the travel and tourism, technology and innovation, and consumer protection landscapes. Prior to joining Booking Holdings, Lara served as Associate Partner at Dentons Global Advisors where she represented clients across a range of industries, from advanced air mobility and commercial drones to digital publishing.

Lara serves as an Advisory Council Member of the Global Women’s Innovation Network. She received her master’s degree in international affairs and diplomacy from Boston University and her bachelor’s degree in international relations from Middle Tennessee State University.