Dr. LaFleur recognizes the disparities experienced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color; people with disabilities; neurodiverse people; LGBTQ+; women and girls; religious and non-religious minorities; and immigrants and refugees. She strives to demonstrate humility; be affirming; promote body equality/diversity and sex positivity; address her personal biases as well as individual, organizational, and systemic discrimination; and view cultural and linguistic competence and humility as a process that requires continual effort and challenge.

Dr. LaFleur’s research background centers on cultural and linguistic competence and person- and family-centered care.