Lawrence Carroll has always believed in the power of creativity, education, and mentorship to shape brighter futures. Through involvement with Big Brother Big Sister, Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Lifeworks Youth Mentoring, and art therapy with Free Arts in Los Angeles, he has supported youth in finding their voice and potential. As a self-published poet of the My Dear Majesty series, including My Dear Queen and My Dear King, Lawrence blends art and storytelling to inspire others. Passionate about financial literacy, he is dedicated to helping families and young people understand their options for higher education and building educational wealth, believing that knowledge opens doors to new opportunities.