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
  • George Abbott smiling in a garden holding a white cane

    Letter from President and CEO George Abbott

    June 14th, 2022

    On August 1, 2021, it was my honor to accept the position of President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. and I’m proud to be part of this incredible organization.

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    Welcome New Lighthouse Foundation Board Members

    April 5th, 2022

    We are excited to introduce our newest Foundation Board members! We are so inspired by their commitment to the Lighthouse mission, and are grateful they are bringing their diverse skillsets to the Lighthouse! If [...]

  • March Kindness graphic with an illustration of a student and instructor connecting through computers

    March Kindness 2022

    February 28th, 2022

    With your help we can spread kindness this March, raise support for our critical remote training programs, and empower people who are blind and low vision in our community.