Lisa Lawson

Lisa Lawson

Keynote Speaker: President & CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation; Launched the Thrive by 25 Initiative; Named One of Inside Philanthropy’s 50 Most Powerful Women in 2023

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Lisa Lawson Biography

Lisa Lawson is the president and chief executive officer of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private philanthropy based in Baltimore and dedicated to building a brighter future for children, youth, families and communities in the United States. The Foundation was established by Jim Casey, founder of the logistics company UPS, and named in honor of his mother.

Lawson sits on the boards of several organizations including the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (where she is chair), Twilio, andthe Greater Washington Partnership.

Since taking the helm in 2019, Lawson has launched several initiatives to maximize Casey’s impact, including Thrive by 25® — a groundbreaking effort aligning the Foundation’s work in child welfare and juvenile justice reform, economic opportunity and community development to improve outcomes for adolescents ages 14 to 24.

The strategy, which is showing promising results, has inspired new programs and partnerships with public, private and nonprofit organizations; expanded the field’s understanding and use of adolescent brain science to enhance the effectiveness of interventions; increased investments in prevention efforts; and shifted public policy to better support young people in school, work and life.

Before becoming president, Lawson was the Foundation’s executive vice president and chief program officer, overseeing all the organization’s grant-making efforts. Before that, she served as vice president of external affairs, leading Casey’s work to provide data, analysis, research and policy solutions to help all children realize their full potential. In this role, Lawson oversaw the Foundation’s annual KIDS COUNT Data Book and was a key architect of the Race for Results series, which compares how children across racial and ethnic groups are faring at the state and national levels on key education, health and economic milestones.

Lawson came to the Foundation after a 14-year career with UPS, where she held various roles, including president of the UPS Foundation and vice president of corporate public relations. Her unique blend of philanthropic and corporate expertise has helped Lawson expand Casey’s reach and find new ways to improve child well-being.

A testament to her influence in the sector was Lawson’s selection as one of Inside Philanthropy’s 50 most powerful women in U.S. philanthropy in 2023 and her inclusion in the Nonprofit Times’ Power & Influence Top 50 list in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024.

Lawson’s dedication to service extends beyond the Foundation. She is a member of numerous national boards, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and Living Cities, and is on the advisory board of the public company Twilio.org. Lawson is deeply committed to the Casey Foundation’s hometown, serving on the boards of the Baltimore Community Foundation and Baltimore’s Promise as well as the board of the Greater Washington Partnership.

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Lisa Lawson Videos

Lisa Hamilton - Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Lisa Lawson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Female Leadership and Executive Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lisa Lawson for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Lisa Lawson generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Xernona Clayton and Roland Martin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lisa Lawson for an upcoming event.

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Lisa Lawson Videos

Lisa Hamilton - Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
Lisa Hamilton - Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
Advancing Equity: Setting the Agenda for Post-Pandemic World
Advancing Equity: Setting the Agenda for Post-Pandemic World

  • How do I book Lisa Lawson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lisa Lawson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lisa Lawson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lisa Lawson or any other speaker of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Lisa Lawson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Lisa Lawson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lisa Lawson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Lisa Lawson speak about?

    Lisa Lawson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Executive Leadership, Non-Profit, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Government, Social Activism, Philanthropy, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Civil Rights.

  • Where does Lisa Lawson travel from?

    Lisa Lawson generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

  • Who is the agent for Lisa Lawson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lisa Lawson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lisa Lawson for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lisa Lawson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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