Alison Lawrence
Management consulting and career coach for career and school decisions
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchConsulting and finance recruitingNew grads and studentsCollege admissionsGrad school and PhD |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Executive coach |
| Languages | English, Spanish, French and Italian |
Alison Lawrence is a management consulting and career coach who helps people make career and school decisions. She has 25 years of experience. She has advised non-profits, international NGOs, the federal government, the military, tech start-ups, biopharma, health systems and med tech. She also recruited strategy consulting experts. She began her career as a Peace Corps advisor in Kenya and has lived or worked in 40 countries.
What Alison helps with
Alison helps people who face a key career or education decision. She works with both job seekers and students.
- Exploring a new career path
- Re-entering the workforce
- Recovering from a recent layoff
- Searching for a first job or internship
- Choosing between undergraduate options
- Weighing graduate school options
- Breaking into management consulting
Who Alison works with
Alison works with people at many career stages. Her clients include those exploring a new path, returning to work after a break, or dealing with a layoff. She also helps people looking for a first job or internship, and students choosing an undergraduate or graduate program.
Background and qualifications
Alison studied business and information systems at the University of Virginia. She then joined the Peace Corps as a Community Economic Development Advisor in Kenya. There she worked with women to find income-generating opportunities that built long-term economic self-sufficiency. Over 25 years, she has worked for or advised non-profits, international NGOs, the federal government, the military, tech start-ups, biopharma, health systems and med tech. She also recruited strategy consulting experts at all levels, across sectors, functions and major world regions.
Alison Lawrence pricing
Programs and services
- Free 15 minute chat
- One-on-one career coaching
- Management consulting coaching
- College and master's program guidance
Alison Lawrence reviews
Alison Lawrence has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 23 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Alison combines 25 years across nonprofit, government, military and industry work with a background in recruiting strategy consulting experts.
Best for people facing a career move or a school choice who want guidance from someone with broad global experience.
Common questions
How much does Alison Lawrence charge?
Coaching with Alison runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Alison Lawrence help with?
Alison Lawrence helps with exploring a new career path, re-entering the workforce, recovering from a recent layoff and searching for a first job or internship.
Does Alison Lawrence have reviews?
Alison Lawrence has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 23 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Alison Lawrence help with school choices as well as careers?
Yes. She helps people weigh undergraduate and graduate school options. She also coaches on career changes and job searches.
Can Alison help after a layoff?
Yes. She works with people hurt by a recent layoff, as well as those re-entering the workforce or starting a new career path.
How do I contact Alison Lawrence?
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