- jdheider@uwm.edu
- Arch & Urban Planning 345
- He / Him
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Jonathan Heider Laedtke
- Assistant Adjunct Professor, Architecture
Education
BARCH, UW-Milwaukee
Biography
Jonathan Heider Laedtke is a professor, professional speaker, accessibility consultant, marketing expert, Paralympic athlete, and advocate for leadership development and inclusion. With over a decade of experience delivering keynotes and workshops across industries—including higher education, healthcare, sports, design, and marketing—he brings an engaging, story-driven approach to teaching and presenting. Jonathan’s life experiences shape his work and perspective on resilience, inclusion, and leadership. In both the classroom and on stage, he is known for high-energy storytelling, interactive learning, and creating spaces where audiences are challenged to grow, think critically, and lead with empathy.