Dr. Laybourn has served as keynote and panelist at universities, professional organizations, and community groups. Her commentary has also appeared on television stations.
She has spoken on topics, including:
- Diversity, equity, inclusion
- Inclusive leadership
- Anti-Asian racism
- Asian American history
- Transnational transracial adoption & adoptee identity formation
- International adoption, adoptee citizenship rights, and adoptee deportation
- Podcasting
- Goal setting, time management, and managing multiple projects