Laura Parker Roerden has twenty-five years of public speaking ranging from hands-on school, church and community presentations to conference roundtables to media appearances to keynotes. A poet, 4th generation family farmer, educator and ocean conservationist, Laura weaves unexpected threads together to inspire belonging; deep connection to ourselves, nature, and one another; and responsible action.
“Laura is our official Pleiades Network Poet Laureate.” — Kathleen Finlay, Executive Director, Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming and Founder, Pleiades Network.
“Laura is a fabulous speaker! She makes a deep connection with the audience and has an ability to spin a deeply personal tale that connects land, ocean, and community with a relaxed and engaging presence.” — Ellen Curren, former Communications Director, Women Working for Oceans.
Topics Laura can speak on:
- environmental education
- youth leadership
- ocean conservation
- educating for social responsibility
- regenerative agriculture
- climate change and its impact on youth
- infusing social and emotional learning into environmental ed
“I try to stay focused on hope and assets, as I think they are the best motivators for solving the environmental problems facing us. Most of my presentations rely on humorous and inspirational stories from my 25 years of working with young people doing ocean conservation projects on scuba through the nonprofit I founded: Ocean Matters.” —Laura Parker Roerden
Upcoming Presentations
October 3, Sea Rovers, Dedham, MA
April 1, Seacoast Science Center, New Hampshire
April 17, Boston College Green Week Keynote
Sample of Previous Presentations
Recorded Presentations Available Online
Check out these samples. . .
On the GreenFront Radio from the World Ocean Summit
Wright-Locke Farm: Why Farms and the Ocean Matter
