Laura McGuire
Ed.D, CSE, CD
FL, USDr. McGuire went from a high school dropout and domestic violence survivor to scholar and CEO. Learn how trauma-informed and restorative practices can increase your reach, retention, and referrals.
Dr. Laura McGuire (they/them or she/her) is an internationally recognized consultant, survivor, researcher, seminarian, and author of the book Creating Cultures of Consent (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021) and The Sexual Misconduct Prevention Guidebook: Consent and Conduct for Higher Education Campuses (Fielding University Press, 2022). They were named as one of the 2022 Champions of Pride by the Advocate Magazine and are regularly featured in media outlets for their expertise and approachability.
Dr. McGuire earned their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Thomas Edison State University and their graduate degrees in Educational Leadership for Change from Fielding Graduate University. Dr. McGuire's doctoral dissertation, entitled “Seen but Not Heard: Pathways to Improve Inclusion of LGBT Persons and Sexual Trauma Survivors in Sexual Health Education,” examined the marginalization of sexual minorities within health education on a global scale. They currently are earning their Masters of Divinity at Earlham Seminary where they are studying the intersections of Judaism, trauma-informed care, and restorative justice in faith settings.
Dr. McGuire is a certified full-spectrum doula, professional teacher, certified sexual health educator, and vinyasa yoga instructor. Their experience includes both public and private sectors, middle schools, high schools, and university settings. In 2015, they served as the first Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Program Manager at the University of Houston, and in 2017, they became the first Victim Advocate/Prevention Educator at the US Merchant Marine Academy. They have created the world's first certifications in trauma-informed care for industries spanning from law to insurance.
They are a certified member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), and The Society of Professional Consultants. They are a graduate of The National Leaders Council and are currently a fellow with the Institute for Social Innovation where they are researching sexual medicine competency in provider care. Dr. McGuire lives in the United States, where they work as an adjunct professor at Widener & Dominican University and CEO at The National Center for Equity and Agency.
Dr. Laura McGuire (they/them or she/her) is an internationally recognized consultant, survivor, researcher, seminarian, and author of the book Creating Cultures of Consent (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021) and The Sexual Misconduct Prevention Guidebook: Consent and Conduct for Higher Education Campuses (Fielding University Press, 2022). They were named as one of the 2022 Champions of Pride by the Advocate Magazine and are regularly featured in media outlets for their expertise and approachability.
Dr. McGuire earned their bachelor's degree in social sciences from Thomas Edison State University and their graduate degrees in Educational Leadership for Change from Fielding Graduate University. Dr. McGuire's doctoral dissertation, entitled “Seen but Not Heard: Pathways to Improve Inclusion of LGBT Persons and Sexual Trauma Survivors in Sexual Health Education,” examined the marginalization of sexual minorities within health education on a global scale. They currently are earning their Masters of Divinity at Earlham Seminary where they are studying the intersections of Judaism, trauma-informed care, and restorative justice in faith settings.
Dr. McGuire is a certified full-spectrum doula, professional teacher, certified sexual health educator, and vinyasa yoga instructor. Their experience includes both public and private sectors, middle schools, high schools, and university settings. In 2015, they served as the first Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Program Manager at the University of Houston, and in 2017, they became the first Victim Advocate/Prevention Educator at the US Merchant Marine Academy. They have created the world's first certifications in trauma-informed care for industries spanning from law to insurance.
They are a certified member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), and The Society of Professional Consultants. They are a graduate of The National Leaders Council and are currently a fellow with the Institute for Social Innovation where they are researching sexual medicine competency in provider care. Dr. McGuire lives in the United States, where they work as an adjunct professor at Widener & Dominican University and CEO at The National Center for Equity and Agency.
Understanding Trauma; The Missing Piece of the DEI Puzzle
Diversity and trauma-informed care continue to be some of the hottest topics in corporate training, yet, rarely is a connection made between our goals for social equity and trauma’s impact on inclusive efforts. Dr. Laura McGuire is a subject matter expert who has built their scholarship and firm’s mission on understanding the intersections of structural inequalities and trauma’s impact on our lives and organizations. Join us for this timely and unique conversation that will give you a...
The Path of the Wounded Healer; My journey from dropout to doctor
From a GED to an Ed.D in 4.5 years, this first-generation college student and domestic violence survivor's story will encourage students to turn their pain into purpose. Dr. McGuire combines their expertise with their lived experiences and explores how these journeys have led them to a career as an advocate for those who are also easily left out of the picture.
Preaching Past The Choir; Overcoming Resistance to Diversity Initiatives
With diversity and SAPR initiatives taking center stage, there is a flipside to these advances- the pushback that comes with them from adversarial sources. Why do some people seem to feel defensive or dismissive about such important conversations? How do we bring those who feel resistant along on the inclusion journey? By understanding the psychology of resistance and finding tools for building bridges, we can create inroads for long-term and lasting change.
