Advocacy Leadership Empowerment

Keynote Speech

More Than a Diagnosis

For Havah, advocacy is not just something she does. It is who she is.

After being diagnosed with Stargardt disease and becoming legally blind at a young age, Havah discovered that living with vision loss came with challenges many people did not understand. Instead of allowing those challenges to silence her, she chose to use her voice to educate, encourage, and advocate for others living with blindness, low vision, and disabilities. Through Her Eyes was created to help others see beyond a diagnosis and recognize the strength, courage, and purpose within every person.

Today, Havah serves as a mentor, leader, speaker, author, and advocate across the country, using her story to bring awareness to the blind and low vision community.

I use my story to bring awareness, encouragement, and hope to the visually impaired community.
I write children’s books inspired by real experiences with vision loss, helping kids feel seen, understood, and brave.
Through keynote speaking and advocacy, I encourage others to embrace their own story, learn to advocate for themselves, and confidently ask for the accommodations they need.
Through Her Eyes: Living Life Legally Blind was created to empower, encourage, educate, and inspire the visually impaired community through faith, courage, awareness, and real-life experiences.

Advocacy & Leadership Work

National Speaker & Advocate

Havah has shared her story and advocacy work on national stages, speaking about disability awareness, accessibility, self advocacy, faith, resilience, and living life legally blind.

She has served as a keynote speaker and guest speaker for organizations and events including:

Carroll Center for the Blind in Boston
Lions Clubs International Convention
Ascidian Therapeutics
Vision Forward Association 100th Anniversary Celebration
Foreseeable Future Gala in New York City
Foundation Fighting Blindness podcasts and advocacy events
Teen Summit Speaker for the We EmpowHER event

Through these opportunities, Havah continues to advocate for awareness, accessibility, and opportunities for individuals living with blindness and low vision.

Advocacy Through Action

Havah believes advocacy means showing up for others, using her voice, and helping people feel seen, heard, and understood.

Her advocacy efforts include:

Guest Speaker and Advocate for the Vision Forward Association “Be Seen” Campaign
ASPECT Program Member advocating for federal legislation in Washington, D.C.
Lobbying alongside Prevent Blindness representatives
Youth Chair for the Foundation Fighting Blindness National Vision Walk
Collecting hundreds of pairs of glasses for the Lions Club First Sight Program
Mentor for Rainbow Camp for blind and visually impaired youth
Mentor and role model for children and teens living with disabilities
Podcast guest and featured Beacon Story for the Foundation Fighting Blindness

Through every opportunity, Havah continues to raise awareness and encourage others living with blindness and low vision to advocate for themselves and pursue their goals with confidence.

The Mission Behind Through Her Eyes

Through Her Eyes exists to educate, advocate, and empower.

Havah’s mission is to help others better understand what it truly means to live with blindness and low vision while encouraging young people with disabilities to use their voice, believe in themselves, and recognize the purpose God has placed within their lives.

Because a diagnosis does not take away someone’s purpose.
Sometimes it helps reveal it.

I've spoken on some of the Biggest Stages