Join us in welcoming Rachel Grossman-Kahn to our Foundation Board of Directors!
About Rachel Grossman-Kahn
Rachel Grossman-Kahn is a passionate Seattle disability advocate. She works at Best Buy as an Accessibility UX Designer, ensuring that their website and app are accessible for all users, especially those with disabilities. Prior to working in tech, she was a sign language interpreter for ten years, specializing in DeafBlind interpreting. She holds a Master of Science degree in UX Design, a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, and an Associate’s degree in ASL Interpreting. Rachel loves living near Green Lake with her husband Ben, son Bodhi, and elderly dachshund named Loomp after Picasso’s dachshund.
Rachel was a freelance interpreter with the Lighthouse for several years and was an active volunteer at the Seabeck Annual retreats, DeafBlind Community classes, and more. Over the past few years, she continued to stay connected to the Lighthouse through events, recruiting additional volunteers as needed. She feels this is a good time in her life to get more involved.
Rachel became passionate about working with people with disabilities first through her Deaf and DeafBlind friendships. Then about six years ago she herself became disabled, which fueled her interest and made her even more invested in doing all she could to promote opportunities for people with disabilities and independence. She dreamt of joining the Lighthouse’s board of directors and is eager to begin!
Rachel wants to spread the word about all the great work the Lighthouse is doing! From her discussions with current Lighthouse representatives, her personal and professional familiarity with the DeafBlind program and community – she’s excited to bring a new perspective to the board. Rachel is enthusiastic and ready to jump in as needed, sharing the Lighthouse with new potential donors.
About the Foundation Board
The Foundation Board supports our programs and services through outreach and cultivation activities, continuing education opportunities, and networking. Foundation Board members are skilled volunteers who act as ambassadors in the community and seek to increase overall awareness of and support for the Lighthouse mission.
Our ideal Foundation Board member candidate has positivity and passion for the Lighthouse mission and is highly motivated to make a direct impact in the lives of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. The candidate also has a strong desire to develop relationships with the people the Lighthouse serves, initiative and motivation to help the Lighthouse tap into new funding sources, and work with staff to implement appropriate funding strategies.
Learn more about the Lighthouse’s Foundation Board >>
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The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. transforms the lives of people who are blind, Deafblind, and blind with other disabilities. We are leaders in blind employment. Through employment opportunities, we are a catalyst for empowerment. We foster self-confidence and instill a life changing affirmation that independence is possible. From our expertise in cutting-edge technology to our understanding of mobility, we help people who are blind, Deafblind, and blind with other disabilities live fulfilling lives.
