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.
Tim Justice, CEO, Rescom Construction
“She has an incredible story of not only overcoming incredible hurdles in her life, but has used those difficulties to empathize, counsel and inspire others to achieve.”
Stuart A. McAlister, President, FleetMaster