Chelsea McLaughlin

Chelsea is a transplant to the Seattle area and has enjoyed exploring this beautiful region over the last four years and making it home. Chelsea is a Southern native and a graduate from Auburn University, and has been working in the aerospace industry for over 15 years, holding various leadership roles and watching and participating in the industry’s market and technology growth.

In exploring ways she could volunteer and build a sense of community, a peer introduced her to the Lighthouse. After a tour, she was completely blown away and humbled by the Lighthouse, its mission, and its people.

“As a sighted person, I want to educate myself about the blind and deafblind community and engage on how to make opportunities and awareness for the blindness community more prevalent – starting with my place of employment and network.”

Chelsea is the mother of two children, Chloe (17) and Knox (5) and wants to be for them, the change and example she hopes to see in the world – for all people, from all walks of life.

“I’m excited to be a part of this amazing organization and learning how to best serve the mission it represents.”

portrait of Chelsea, a light-skinned woman smiling and standing
  • Portrait of President and CEO Cindy Watson, a light skinned, blonde haired woman holding a white cane.

    Letter from President and CEO Cindy Watson

    June 15th, 2021

    Despite all the difficulties and negative impacts caused by COVID-19, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. persevered and remained robust, focused, and ever more dedicated to its mission.

  • Mae Mullen standing in the garden with a mask on

    Mae Mullen Becomes First Female DeafBlind CNC Operator

    November 20th, 2020

    When we feature the success stories of the Lighthouse, or highlight a program that needs community support, we interview employees and community members, and collaboratively write their story with them. On occasion, we get [...]

  • Two images. One of a black woman getting into a car, holding a white cane. Another of two people standing together, next to a car.

    How the LyftUp Program is Filling Public Transportation Gap

    August 12th, 2020

    In uncertain times, vulnerable communities can become even more isolated. For people who are blind, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities, navigating a world plagued with coronavirus can be challenging, costly, and dangerous. As [...]