The directors that make up the Lighthouse Works board support the work of this organization and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance aligned with our core values.

Board of Directors

Dan Devine

Chairman

Social Entrepreneur

"Lighthouse Works provides me the opportunity to work with a world class team which delivers exceptional value to our customers, employees, and community. This social enterprise is leading the way in providing employment opportunities to the visually impaired community and generating incremental resources for deployment in to our community."

Kathy Nguyen

Vice Chair

Director, WilliamsMarston LLC

“I serve because I am inspired by my uncle who showed me you can live an independent and fulfilling life with vision loss. I’m grateful to promote the mission of empowerment for the blind and visually impaired.”

Brian M. Levine

Treasurer

Director of Business Development, Capture, and Proposals, Robbins-Gioia LLC

“It's hard to imagine the impact and toll that vision loss can take on one's life unless you have witnessed it first hand. I watched my friend, over almost two decades, go from driving a car to almost complete blindness. At the same time, I observed the impact that Lighthouse of Central Florida had on his life, helping him cope and adapt through strategies, tools, and mindset. It's my honor and pleasure to support the mission and vision of Lighthouse of Central Florida and Lighthouse Works.”

Sharon Foley

Secretary

Retired, Human Resources Executive

“I have a passion for working with people to foster a culture of inclusion, appreciation and understanding. I joined Lighthouse Works because of their commitment to assisting people who are blind and visually impaired achieve all of the successes they can.”

Ike Ahmed

Director

SVP Strategic Account Management, Qualfon

"I am humbled to be part of the Lighthouse Works board. Lighthouse Works of Central Florida to me embodies lot of the values that make American communities great. It is a Social Enterprise that promotes Freedom, supports Community, encourages Compassion, and teaches Independence. Lighthouse Works has an important mission and I want to serve so people who are visually impaired or blind may achieve their true potential."

Dave Ballesteros

Director

Founder, Flowstone

"Based on my family's history of helping those in need, I continue to look for ways that I can personally provide a positive impact to the community. With a strong focus in the technology industry, I have found Lighthouse Works to be a place where my experience and skill sets can be an asset and I look forward to helping with the growth of this great organization."

Dave Johnson

Director

Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Harris Computer

“I look forward to the opportunity to engage and serve in this unique social enterprise that serves and raises up an often overlooked community.”
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