Jen Smith, Foundation Board President
Jen Smith has 20 years of experience leading and managing traditional, digital, and emerging technology projects for nonprofit, government, and for-profit organizations. She’s passionate about accessibility and has been working on making digital spaces more inclusive since 2007. Before becoming the Director of Accessibility for Strategic Initiatives in Visa’s Design organization, she served as a Principal Program Manager of Accessibility at Microsoft and a Senior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert at JP Morgan Chase. She’s also served as a subject matter expert and strategist while a contractor at the Centers for Disease Control. She started her career as an on-air newscaster with an NPR affiliate station in Oklahoma City after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in broadcast journalism. Since that time, she has definitely taken roads less traveled and moved around the country, living in three of the four continental U.S. time zones.
How Costco is Supporting Valuable Training for People Who Are DeafBlind
In a world that continually strives for inclusivity and equal opportunities, there are shining examples of organizations that go above and beyond to make a difference. One such example is the remarkable partnership between Costco [...]
John Craddock and Lachelle Smith Join the Lighthouse Board of Trustees
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is excited to announce two new exceptional additions to our Board of Trustees, John Craddock and Lachelle Smith. Their impressive backgrounds, dedication to their communities, and passion for [...]
Welcome New Foundation Board Members
Join us in welcoming our two newest Foundation Board members, Dave Bertsch and Yue Ou, at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Dave and Yue both bring a wealth of experience and a unique [...]
