Born in one of Jamaica’s most historic districts, Kendal, known for the famous 1957 train crash, Georgia Lawrence learned all about perseverance and survival at an early age. Determined not to become a product of her environment and realizing that education would be the most tangible escape, she migrated to the U.S. immediately after graduating from Manchester High sixth form.
Although financial constraints posed a threat to her dreams, Georgia never lost hope and heavily relied on her faith. She knew that becoming the first person in her family to attend college would be an extraordinary accomplishment.
With keen focus, as well as unstoppable drive, within three years Georgia graduated from the University of South Florida with honors and continued to pursue her passion for social change and justice by enrolling into law school. Georgia remains active in the community where she currently resides, never losing sight of the Caribbean roots that inspired her to flourish away from home.