Laura Francis

Laura Francis of Madison is a strong advocate for making public spaces inclusive and accessible for everyone. As a board member of Peace Love ACCESSibility, she has driven awareness and improvements for individuals with mobility and cognitive disabilities. In her roles as a Girl Scout leader, past Jeffrey Elementary School PTO president, and Corner Nursery School board member, she has led initiatives including accessible beach mats, playground upgrades, and other inclusivity projects. Laura also helped launch the Bench Cancer fundraiser, raising more than $45,000 to support local families. She enjoys involving her children in volunteering and participating as a family in fundraisers including the Closer to Free ride supporting cancer research and patient care.