Hidden Talent, Real Results: Building a Stronger Workforce
• Workshop Room 5
What if your next hire is hiding in plain sight? Learn how inclusive, supported hiring and professional development—including blind and visually impaired talent—help employers attract, retain, and grow teams while reducing turnover and scaling
Presented by:
Laura Anaya NSITE
Laura Anaya brings more than a decade of experience in workforce development, employer engagement, and program leadership to NSITE. In her role, she leads employer services, growing pipelines of job and internship/apprenticeship opportunities for professionals who are blind or visually impaired through strategic partnerships across the public and private sectors. Previously, Laura directed large scale apprenticeship and workforce programs, secured public funding through competitive RFPs, and cultivated employer relationships nationwide. She is a Certified CAPM and Workplace Excellence Master Trainer, committed to advancing economic mobility through inclusive ta
Laura Anaya brings more than a decade of experience in workforce development, employer engagement, and program leadership to NSITE. In her role, she leads employer services, growing pipelines of job and internship/apprenticeship opportunities for professionals who are blind or visually impaired through strategic partnerships across the public and private sectors. Previously, Laura directed large scale apprenticeship and workforce programs, secured public funding through competitive RFPs, and cultivated employer relationships nationwide. She is a Certified CAPM and Workplace Excellence Master Trainer, committed to advancing economic mobility through inclusive talent strategies.
Maurice Crittendon NSITE
Maurice Crittendon is a workforce and talent acquisition professional with over 15 years of experience in recruiting, workforce development, and accessible program operations. A blind professional, he brings both lived insight and practical expertise to his role as Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at NSITE, a workforce initiative of National Industries for the Blind. Maurice focuses on building effective hiring pathways, strengthening candidate readiness, and helping employers successfully engage and retain talent from an often underutilized workforce.
Maurice Crittendon is a workforce and talent acquisition professional with over 15 years of experience in recruiting, workforce development, and accessible program operations. A blind professional, he brings both lived insight and practical expertise to his role as Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at NSITE, a workforce initiative of National Industries for the Blind. Maurice focuses on building effective hiring pathways, strengthening candidate readiness, and helping employers successfully engage and retain talent from an often underutilized workforce.