Laura Packard

Founder of Health Care Voices; Stage 4 Cancer Survivor; Award-Winning Progressive Digital Media & Communications Strategist

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Laura Packard Biography

Laura Packard is a Northern Virginia-based health care advocate and stage-4 cancer survivor, small business owner at PowerThru and digital content creator, founder of Health Care Voices, Executive Director of Health Care Voter, and co-host of "Care Talk," a call-in health care show on act.tv and podcast to answer America’s health insurance questions about the ACA, Medicare and Medicaid.

She’s alive today because of the treatment she obtained through the Affordable Care Act. Packard was blocked by President Trump on Twitter in 2017, thrown out of Senator Heller’s public event for asking about his health care record, did four national health care tours with Protect Our Care (in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022), shared her story with Joe Biden in primetime at the Democratic National Convention in 2020, and introduced Barack Obama at an event for the ACA’s 11th anniversary in 2021. Her personal videos from NowThis have been viewed over 20M times.

Packard has staffed and consulted with small to large progressive non-profits and Democratic campaigns from city council to President across the country over the past decade+. Her digital solo and group work has won 9 Reed awards and 4 Pollies to date. She also serves on the board of Blue Digital Exchange, a trade association for progressive digital professionals.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/15/2024.

Laura Packard Speaking Topics

  • The Power of Personal Storytelling Using Your Story to Change Hearts, Minds, and the World

    You can use your personal story to change hearts and minds. This is especially true of life-changing experiences. Laura has learned from her personal journey, and then advocated for legislation, mentored other activists, and written and created programs and organizations. She’s also held elected officials accountable, and raised money.Laura will share what she has learned about using personal stories to change the world—and how you can too, no matter what issue you want to work on.

  • Creating Compelling Social Content for Your Campaign or Organization

    You know how your boss keeps saying you should just make that thing go viral? “Going viral” on today’s internet is a herculean task that requires strategy, timing and tremendous amounts of luck. And even if it doesn’t succeed in going viral, you want your post to be effective in building your online community of supporters and activists. So, what kind of social media content will help you do that? Where do you find great content, how often should you post, and what should you be posting? With all the knowledge and testing I’ve learned from sharing my own story and working with other organizations to share theirs, I’ll walk you through some basic strategy to make sure your message has the best chance possible to be effective and maybe even viral. SPOILER: Good storytelling is the most important ingredient.

Laura Packard Videos

  • Health care activist Laura Packard wants you to #GetCovered in Wyoming
  • Laura Packard on Why & How To Be A Health Care Voter
  • Interview with Healthcare Activist Laura Packard at Netroots 2022

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Laura Packard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Power of Personal Storytelling Using Your Story to Change Hearts, Minds, and the World and Creating Compelling Social Content for Your Campaign or Organization. The estimated speaking fee range to book Laura Packard for your event is available upon request. Laura Packard generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hoda Kotb, Maria Menounos, Lisa Oz, Bethenny Frankel and Lindsey Fitzharris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Laura Packard for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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