Marianne Lawless and Marilisa Lawless
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Melinda Lawless Coker and Marianne Lawless
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A Tribute to The Transformation Project Founder: Marianne Lawless
Known for her impeccable style, straightforward personality, and charismatic worldview, Marianne Lawless founded The Transformation Project alongside her daughters, Melinda Lawless Coker and Marilisa Lawless. The organization was born from her vision of mothers and daughters building a business together to change the world, one person at a time. Marianne began her counseling journey as a high school graduate under the mentorship of Barbara Myrick.
Later, the exceptional care she provided to her son during his illness inspired Plantation General Hospital to award her a full scholarship to become a Registered Nurse. She quickly advanced from an RN to Director of Nursing for a hospital psychiatric unit, and later joined the Intensive Residential Treatment program at the Broward Addiction Rehab Center (BARC-IRT). Committed to her education, Marianne earned a B.A. in Life Studies from Barry University, an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Thomas University, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Union Institute.
Her lifelong mission was to bring as many people to safety as possible. She was a fierce champion for survivors of abuse, as well as a prominent advocate for women’s rights and the LGBTQ+ community.
While Marianne is no longer with us, The Transformation Project proudly carries forward her foundational ideals.
Later, the exceptional care she provided to her son during his illness inspired Plantation General Hospital to award her a full scholarship to become a Registered Nurse. She quickly advanced from an RN to Director of Nursing for a hospital psychiatric unit, and later joined the Intensive Residential Treatment program at the Broward Addiction Rehab Center (BARC-IRT). Committed to her education, Marianne earned a B.A. in Life Studies from Barry University, an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Thomas University, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Union Institute.
Her lifelong mission was to bring as many people to safety as possible. She was a fierce champion for survivors of abuse, as well as a prominent advocate for women’s rights and the LGBTQ+ community.
While Marianne is no longer with us, The Transformation Project proudly carries forward her foundational ideals.