Andrea Lausell is an actor, writer, editor, and content creator. Identifying as a “queer disabled Boricua and Cubana”, she is a strong voice on matters such as disability, sex education, and accessible fashion. Afflicted with Spina Bifida at birth, Andrea has had to use a cane throughout her life. Now she is determined to raise awareness of all disabilities, whether visible or not, and does so when booked as a speaker for a wide range of events.
Andrea studied Asian Studies and Civilization from Florida State University and later served as a Social Media Coordinator at MILK + T INC. She has since worked as a freelance writer at Bustle Digital Group, LAist.com, and mitu. A content creator for over 10 years, Andrea uses her platform to write about LGBTQIA+ rights, disability rights and what it was like growing up as a disabled Latina. She has amassed over 10.9k followers on Instagram alone.
An actor too, Andrea has appeared on shows like Project Playback, Witch Academy, and Disney+’s Growing Fangs. She has also worked in the theatre productions of White Christmas and Miracle Worker. A passionate advocate for disability accessibility, she has written articles like “Downtown LA’s Most Accessible Bars for Disabled People” and “The Disabled Latinx Community Has Been Ignored on TV – Here’s How to Change That”. She has also worked closely with the Spina Bifida Association, Night-In with Manta, Totino’s Pizza Rolls and Feeding America x Wells Fargo.
Nominated for Best Social Good Content Creator at the Tecla Awards in 2019, Andrea is a respected figure in her field. Her fervour for increasing awareness regarding disability, sex education, and accessible fashion comes across clearly to anyone who hears her speak. She is strong-willed, passionate, and an excellent speaker. Book Andrea Lausell today if you are looking for a stellar speaker on diversity, inclusion, and equity.
