Zach Shallcross’ time on The Bachelor is quickly coming to a close, and it’s been an interesting season, to say the least. And now that Zach has told Kaity he slept with Gabi in the Fantasy Suites, completely ruining their overnight in the process, everyone is definitely preparing for a dramatic finale and final rose ceremony next week. Which also means…

It’s time to start looking forward to bigger and better things. A brand new season of The Bachelorette is coming your way in 2023, folks.

As you may already know, Charity Lawson was recently named the next lucky leading lady for The Bachelorette season 20 during Zach’s “Women Tell All” episode, and her reaction was so relatable.

“Stop! Is this for real? No way! Oh my god, I’m gonna cry,” she said. Same.

While you probably have some baseline knowledge about Charity from her time on The Bachelor, it’s understandable to want to know more. Here’s everything you need to know about the newest woman to hit Bach Nation.

Charity is originally from Georgia.

Specifically, she hails from Columbus, Georgia, according to her Bachelor profile. However, her LinkedIn page currently lists Charlotte, North Carolina, as home base.

She works as a mental health therapist.

As Charity’s bio sweetly reads, she “takes her name as a call to love and care for people and has built her life on that purpose.”

In her LinkedIn profile, Charity calls herself a “growing therapist,” noting that she’s most interested in trauma, child developmental disorders, anxiety, veterans, couples, and families.

“I carry a strong passion for helping others and am a strong advocate for promoting self-care and wellness,” her profile reads. “My goal is, wherever I may go, I want to leave an impact on someone’s life by ensuring and fulfilling positive change for humanity, while also connecting and promoting a diverse environment that creates long-lasting interpersonal relationships.”

Charity went to Auburn University.

Yup. She got both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Auburn, graduating in May of 2022, according to LinkedIn. She posted about her educational journey last year, along with her aspirations, and it’s kind of a tear-jerker.

“The past 6 years at Auburn, has been an experience of a lifetime, one that I don’t take for granted,” she said. “I’ve been challenged, pushed and molded into the woman I am today. Looking back on my journey, I’ve met the most incredible people, professors, created the BEST memories, but most importantly, unconsciously, I walked right into my calling.”

On campus, she was in a sorority, on the modeling board, a tutor, and a campus kitchen volunteer. Charity got her bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation and disability studies, and had a 3.4 GPA when she finished her undergraduate studies, per her resume on LinkedIn. Smart, kind, thoughtful, and beautiful… She’s got the whole package.

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Charity is a Capricorn.

Charity, 27, was born on Dec. 30, 1995. And Capricorns, in case you’re not into astrology, are known to be determined, loyal, resilient, and patient…which pretty much sounds like the perfect Bachelorette!

She’s got a very protective family.

Charity’s family was there for her hometown date with Zach, and it was clear they’re all super close. During her time at home, Charity had several sweet, teary talks with her family about her journey, and they in turn grilled Zach about his intentions. But that only make sense considering she’s the baby of the family.

Her older brother, Nehmiah, who works in dentistry, warned Charity that she should keep in mind that “there’s other women involved” when it came to Zach.

Charity also an older sister, Amiyaka, who keeps a pretty low profile.

She was a fan fave on The Bachelor.

Bachelor Nation fans reallllyyyy love Charity, and it’s easy to see why. She’s low-drama, kind, and just a whole lot of fun. Even Zach struggled to send her packing during the hometowns episode.

“You deserve all the love. I couldn’t give it to you,” he said, and later pointed out that sending Charity home was “the hardest decision I’ve had to make.”

Congrats, Charity! I can’t wait for you to meet your true love next season.

Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a master’s degree from American University, lives by the beach, and hopes to own a teacup pig and taco truck one day.