Lauren Lawal

Treasurer

Committees: Executive, Transit Task Force

In my role as CFO and Founder of Ivy Financial Consulting, I am responsible for the financial oversight and growth initiatives of the clients I serve. Previously, I held the position of VP of Finance and Operations/ CFO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Before that I was the US Controller at Edelman, a global public relations firm. Throughout my 20+ year career, my commitment to fiscal responsibility and strategic planning uniquely positions me to make substantial contributions to the board’s objectives. In addition to my professional endeavors, I have also remained actively involved in the community, serving as a mentor for eight years with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

My husband and I have been members of the Hyde Park community for over a decade. As a child, I attended St. Thomas the Apostle, the same institution our daughter attends today. I am excited about the opportunity to utilize my financial acumen and community-oriented mindset while contributing to the betterment of the Hyde Park neighborhood in which we live. Hyde Park has been home to me, even for the years that I did not live here. The diversity, vibrancy, and uniqueness of the community here are unmatched in the city of Chicago, and it is a place I will always call home."