Laura Beckwith

Mrs. Laura Beckwith has successfully managed the financial, development, and day-to-day operations of the Foundation since 1993. She and her husband, Mark, reside in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where she is headquartered. Laura also spearheads the highly acclaimed Helen Keller Prize for Vision Research, which is considered the Nobel Prize of vision research. Alongside the BrightFocus Foundation, Laura has laudably organized the Helen Keller Prize for Vision Research’s annual event for more than 30 years.