Oregon Geology Speaker | Guest Speaker, Science Educator & Rockhounding Expert | Laura Joki
Your Audience Will Never Look at Oregon the Same Way Again.
Laura Joki | Oregon Geology Speaker • Economic Geologist • Science Educator • Public Speaker • Licensed Oregon Guide
Looking for a speaker who can make Oregon's geologic story come alive?
Laura Joki transforms complex geology into engaging stories audiences actually remember.
Whether you're planning a conference, museum program, library event, Rotary Club, bicycle tour, school assembly, travel program, or community event, Laura creates educational experiences that leave people seeing Oregon and the Pacific Northwest through entirely new eyes.
Bring the Pacific Northwest's Story to Life
The cliffs along the Oregon Coast... the Cascade volcanoes... the Columbia River Basalts... ancient oceans... Ice Age floods... even the agate in your pocket all tell pieces of a story hundreds of millions of years in the making.
Laura Joki is an economic geologist, science educator, public speaker, licensed Oregon guide, Wilderness First Responder, and owner of Rock Your World in Lincoln City, Oregon. She helps audiences understand how Oregon was built, why its landscapes look the way they do today, and how ordinary rocks tell extraordinary stories.
The best presentations are conversations. Laura speaks with audiences, not at them, encouraging questions, discussion, and curiosity throughout every program.
People don't just learn about Oregon. They leave seeing it differently.
Popular Presentation Topics
Every presentation is customized for your audience.
Oregon & Pacific Northwest Geology
- The Geologic Story of Oregon & the Pacific Northwest
- Oregon Coast Geology
- Cascade Volcanoes
- Columbia River Basalt Group & Flood Basalts
- The Story of Siletzia
- Ice Age Oregon
Rockhounding & Mineral Formation
- How Agates Form
- How Jasper Forms
- Thunder Eggs Explained
- Zeolites, Geodes & Mineral Formation
- Beach Rock Identification
- Oregon Rockhounding & Public Land Collecting Ethics
Custom Educational Programs
Looking for something specific? Laura enjoys creating custom educational programs tailored to your organization's interests, location, and goals.
Perfect For
- Conferences & Keynote Events
- Rotary, Lions & Kiwanis Clubs
- Museums
- Libraries
- Visitor Centers
- Bicycle Tours
- Travel Groups
- Nature Organizations
- Rock & Gem Clubs
- Photography Clubs
- Garden Clubs
- Schools
- Colleges & Universities
- Community Organizations
- Corporate Retreats
- Senior Centers
Why Audiences Love These Programs
Every program combines current geological science, storytelling, humor, photography, real specimens, and decades of field experience to make complex earth science approachable without sacrificing scientific accuracy.
Questions are encouraged.
Discussion is welcomed.
No geology background is required. Just curiosity.
What People Are Saying
"After one presentation, someone came up to me and said, 'We had two geologists in the audience tonight.'
I laughed and asked, 'Were they cringing?'
He smiled and replied, 'No. They said you weren't full of shit.'
As compliments go, it's hard to top that."
"After another presentation, a chemist introduced himself and said, 'I'm a chemist, and the way you explain these processes so that anyone can understand them is absolutely beautiful. I've never heard them explained so elegantly and simply.'"
Those two conversations perfectly capture what I hope every audience experiences. The science should be accurate enough that professionals recognize it while remaining approachable, engaging, and fascinating for everyone else.
Presentation Options
- 30 to 120 Minute Presentations
- Keynote Presentations
- Half-Day Workshops
- Full-Day Workshops
- Indoor Programs
- Outdoor Educational Programs
- Guided Geology Field Experiences
- Custom Educational Programs
About Laura Joki
Laura Joki is an economic geologist, science educator, public speaker, licensed Oregon guide, Wilderness First Responder, and owner of Rock Your World in Lincoln City, Oregon.
For more than a decade she has helped thousands of visitors discover Oregon through geology, rockhounding, and natural history. Whether speaking to professional scientists, lifelong rockhounds, or people who have never picked up an agate, Laura makes complicated science approachable without sacrificing scientific accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can presentations be customized?
Absolutely. Every audience is different, and every program can be tailored to your group's interests, experience level, location, and available time.
How long are presentations?
Programs range from 30-minute talks to full-day workshops and guided field experiences. Most organizations book 45 to 60 minute presentations followed by audience questions.
Do you travel?
Yes. Laura is available throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest and is happy to discuss travel for events outside the region.
Can a presentation include a guided field experience?
Absolutely. Many organizations pair an indoor presentation with a guided geology or rockhounding experience for a unique educational event.
Ready to Inspire Your Audience?
From the basalt beneath their feet to the agates in their pockets, every landscape tells a story.
My goal is simple... to help people see it.
If you're looking for a speaker who can educate, entertain, and inspire curiosity, I'd love to help make your next event unforgettable.
