Keynote Speaker
Meet Laura
About Laura
Laura was born and raised in South Carolina. At the age of nine, Laura was diagnosed with an eye disease and faced the difficult reality that she would become blind. Over the next ten years, she experienced the traumatic transition of adjusting to life without sight.
Laura adjusted to her new normal and was able to move forward in life as she graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in psychology. She then was the first blind student to receive her Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. She is the author of the book Harnessing Courage.
Laura founded Ubi Global, which is an organization that provides speaking and coaching to empower all people to overcome challenges and obstacles with grit and gratitude.
Tracy Leinen, CMAA, Chairman of National Executive Directors Council
“What stood out to me the most from Laura‘s Keynote was the practical application. She has a rare ability to speak with warmth, wisdom, and empowerment that provides the audience with actionable takeaways.”
Bianca DeStout , Senior sales manager at visitcincy.com