Upward Mobility

One of the ways the Lighthouse supports our employees is prioritizing upward mobility in all aspects of the business. By providing on-the-job training and career development resources to help employees build the skills and experience necessary to advance their careers, employees are able to explore new career opportunities.

Last year, the Lighthouse celebrated the promotion of 11 employees who are blind, a testament to the organization’s commitment to upward mobility. These promotions were the result of the Lighthouse’s focus on career development programs, including mentorship, training, and continuing education opportunities.

In addition to career development, the Lighthouse also fosters a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. The organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to create an environment where employees feel valued and supported. This culture of inclusivity extends to promotion opportunities, where all employees, regardless of disability status, are encouraged to apply for open positions.

Upward mobility has created a workplace culture that values and supports the growth and development of its employees. By prioritizing career development and promotion opportunities the Lighthouse is empowering employees who are blind and DeafBlind to achieve their full potential and build fulfilling, meaningful careers.

Please join us in congratulating these employees on their new roles:

• Wallace Woodard, Contract Administrator I
• Antonio Rozier, IT Systems Director
• Ian Angelo Gayola, Order Processing Specialist BSC
• Shawn Dobbs, VP of Marketing & Public Relations
• Alex Carter, CNC Lead Aerospace
• Ivan Weich, Employee Relations & Leave Administrator
• Katy Todd, Community Engagement Manager
• Alco Canfield, Braille Literacy
• Junior Ah Siu, Assistant Store Manager
• Dan O’Brien, First Part Check Aerospace
• Morgan Breese, DeafBlind Program Manager

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