Meet Dr. Lawrence Trimble
Dr. Lawrence L. Trimble is an entrepreneur, educational leader, author, and founder and CEO of NXTGEN Empowerment. A doctorate holder in Biblical Exposition, Research & History from Andersonville Theological Seminary, with 20 years of professional experience, he brings expertise in youth development, family engagement, organizational leadership, and systems change.
Lawrence began his career in 2006 as a District Executive with the Boy Scouts of America, where he earned recognition as a Top 50 Employee in the Central Region. He later spent 14 years with Decatur Public Schools, serving seven of those years as Director of Student Services. During his tenure, he led efforts that reduced disciplinary infractions to a 14-year low, transformed alternative placement rooms into trauma-informed Care Rooms, and launched a Parent Leadership Institute. He also led school boundary reorganization to balance enrollment and co-led districtwide trauma-informed implementation and policy reorganization.
Through NXTGEN Empowerment, Dr. Trimble draws on this experience to help schools, organizations, and communities strengthen relationships, develop leaders, and align systems to better serve people.
History of NXTGEN
Founded in January 2023 by Lawrence L. Trimble, NXTGEN Empowerment grew from a commitment to helping people develop the skills and relationships needed to thrive. Drawing on 20 years of professional experience in direct service, educational administration, policy management, and program development, Lawrence established NXTGEN to bring practical, people-centered solutions to schools, organizations, and communities.
Originally known as NXTGEN Speakers & Consulting, the organization became NXTGEN Empowerment in 2024, reflecting its expanding work in youth development, emotional intelligence, leadership, and organizational consulting. Today, NXTGEN continues to build partnerships that strengthen individuals, support healthier organizational cultures, and create opportunities for growth.
Organizations We’ve Served
Our clients include the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, University of Tennessee, Decatur Public Schools, Kankakee Public Schools, St. Teresa High School, and more. Each partnership reflects our commitment to understanding organizational needs and delivering meaningful, practical support.