Gary Mackenstadt

Gary Mackenstadt is a blind retiree, who worked for 32 years as an investigator, mediator and also in supervision with the Office of Civil Rights, US Department of Education. He also worked in disability services with Los Angeles City college, a research analyst with California Department of Rehabilitation, and administering prevocational and vocational programs for Blind Services and Industries of Maryland. For the past 53 years Gary has worked on a voluntary basis on the civil rights of blind persons.

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    Shawn Dobbs Becomes New VP of Marketing & Public Relations

    July 8th, 2022

    Join us in congratulating Shawn Dobbs as the new VP of Marketing & Public Relations. Shawn comes to this role with a strong history of work at the Lighthouse. He joined the Lighthouse in [...]

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    On August 1, 2021, it was my honor to accept the position of President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. and I’m proud to be part of this incredible organization.

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