Lawrence, 29, moved to Chicago seven years ago from the Southwest, and since then has developed a passion for LGBT advocacy. From performing with the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus to serving as council member on the City of Chicago’s Commission on Human Relations, Lawrence has seen the glory and the struggle of the LGBT-rights movement in Chicago.
He served as a leading committee member on the marketing and development teams for the 2006 Gay Games, and has volunteered for community groups such as Equality Illinois and TPAN (Test Positive Aware Network), among others. Lawrence holds a particular concern for youth and transgender issues, and most recently has become co-founder of LGBTChange.org, a grassroots LGBT outreach group. He gives his thanks to his family and dear friends for all their love and support as he continues to fight for the LGBT community in understanding and resolving the struggles and inequalities for LGBT persons.
Did you know? Among other things, Lawrence hates onions; plays the alto saxophone; loves to do yoga and Pilates; and was a drum major in high school.