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
  • Cindy Watson

    Cindy Watson Becomes President & CEO at the Lighthouse

    April 18th, 2019

    The Lighthouse Board of Trustees announced today that the President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. will be filled by Lighthouse Senior Vice President Cindy Watson. Ms.Watson will take over the leadership role effective April 15, 2019.

  • 2019 Lighthouse Opportunities Breakfast

    March 8th, 2019

    From left to right: Interim President and CEO Brad Wiens, Jen Armbruster, Greg Szabo, Pat O'Hara, and Cindy Watson On Thursday, February 21st, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. held its second [...]

  • Stephen Hamilton with his guide dog Sumiko.

    Welcome Stephen Hamilton, our newest Foundation Board Member!

    February 23rd, 2019

    Stephen Hamilton with his guide dog Sumiko. We are pleased to welcome our newest Foundation Board Member, Stephen Alexander Hamilton to the Lighthouse community! Stephen is a United States Air [...]