Zach Lawrence

Zach Lawrence is a Director of Development for the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin, working under Chief Development Officer Zak Richards. As part of the CNS development team, he collaborates with donors to provide thousands of students with scholarships and transformative experiences. He is dedicated to helping supporters align their passions with their philanthropy to make a lasting impact on scientific discovery and education.

Before joining UT Austin, Zach was an Account Manager at Oracle, where he advised mid-market companies in warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution on aligning business software with their growth strategies. Originally from St. Louis, he earned his undergraduate degree in Speech-Language-Hearing with a minor in Psychology from the University of Kansas. He has lived in Austin for four years and is passionate about fostering connections that advance the college’s mission.