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

“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."

JoEllen Ross

Director

Retired Tax and Business Consultant

“Having lived with a husband that lost his sight with zero warning 20 years ago, I witnessed firsthand the valuable services he received and continues to receive from LCF. Technology is so key to this community but takes a commitment and expertise that very few possess. Tom and I were initial Board members of Lighthouse Works, and I am glad to be back and witness the incredible progress they have made.”