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
  • Richelle Ross (right) communicates with a Job Coach (left)

    Because of You

    November 7th, 2018

    Richelle Ross (right) communicates with a Job Coach (left) For the past 30 years our daughter, Richelle, would say that her BEST days are the ones spent working at the Lighthouse. [...]

  • Emcee John Curley engages excitedly with the audience.

    A Centennial Celebration for the History Books!

    September 19th, 2018

    On Saturday, September 15th, over 320 guests joined us at The Museum of Flight to share in our Lighthouse Centennial Celebration. Acclaimed card mechanic Richard Turner wows guests with his performance at the event [...]

  • Cindy Van Winkle and Meka White

    A Garden Party to Remember

    July 26th, 2018

    On Thursday, July 19th, Ethel L. Dupar’s Fragrant Garden was in full bloom and the perfect backdrop for our annual Summer Garden Party at the Lighthouse. The weather was filled with sunshine, a light breeze, [...]