Amber Lawrence
Vice President, Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion
Mortgage Bankers Association
Amber Lawrence has over 18 years of experience as a real estate/mortgage finance and non-profit association professional. In her current role as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), she oversees organizational-wide strategic DEI programs, assists teams in implementing equitable practices, partners with leadership to develop policies that promote inclusivity and belonging, and leads member-facing DEI initiatives. Her work spans industries and sectors, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven DEI strategies that yield measurable outcomes. With a deep understanding of DEI frameworks and hands-on experience in training, development, and policy advocacy, Amber is recognized for her ability to cultivate environments where diversity thrives.
In previous roles with the MBA, she was a core member of MBA Education’s leadership team, managing the full suite of Residential and Commercial/Multifamily professional certification and designation programs – responsible for candidate matriculation, curriculum development, and examination processes. She also served as the primary liaison for the Society of Certified Mortgage Bankers (CMB®).
Amber holds a B.A. degree from Howard University and an Executive Certification in Diversity Coaching, offered in partnership with Howard University and the Coach Diversity Institute.