Lawrence Vinson

Lawrence Vinson has extensive experience in public health, particularly focusing on health equity, community engagement, and HIV intervention initiatives. In the role of Vice President of Health at the American Heart Association from November 2020 to February 2024, Lawrence led mission planning and strategic partnerships in Greater Boston. Previous positions include Director of Community Impact at Codman Square Health Center and various roles at Fenway Health, including Project Manager for the SMILE initiative aimed at HIV care for youth. Lawrence also served as an Epidemiologist for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and has held positions at Boston Medical Center and Gourmet on the Go ATL. Educational credentials include an Associate of Science in Psychology from Bunker Hill Community College and study in Psychology at Morehouse College. Currently, Lawrence is a National Consultant and Senior Program Manager at CSH, focusing on healthcare and housing integration.