Dr. Adewale & Mrs. Orsolya Lawrence
Founders, The Lawrence Family Foundation
Dr. Adewale and Mrs. Orsolya Lawrence are the heart behind The Lawrence Family Foundation, a family-led charitable organization committed to uplifting underserved communities through health equity, education, and sustainable development. As partners in both life and service, they bring a unique blend of medical, public health, and community leadership to their philanthropic mission.
Dr. Adewale Lawrence is a physician, global public health leader, and the founder of Bioluminux Clinical Research. With a career spanning over a decade in clinical research across the United States and the United Kingdom, he has championed inclusive research practices and evidence-based solutions to address health disparities in underrepresented populations. A published researcher and academic, he holds advanced degrees in medicine and public health and is a member of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine and the American Public Health Association. His work has been recognized by the Delta Omega Honor Society for Public Health for his commitment to academic and service excellence.
Mrs. Orsolya Lawrence, an experienced healthcare manager and community advocate, serves as Executive Director of the Foundation and Managing Director at Bioluminux Clinical Research. With a background in health and social care and a passion for diversity in clinical trials, she leads many of the Foundation’s cross-cultural and grassroots initiatives. She is a registered Member of the Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) and is pursuing an MBA focused on strategic nonprofit leadership. Orsolya’s strengths lie in transforming vision into action, ensuring that every program, whether clean water access, educational grants, or health outreach, creates lasting and inclusive impact.
Together, the Lawrences live in Naperville, Illinois, United States with their four children. Their lives and work are rooted in faith, compassion, and a shared commitment to bridging opportunity gaps, at home and abroad. Through The Lawrence Family Foundation, they are building a legacy of service that empowers communities, honors dignity, and sparks hope across generations.