D.C. Metro Chapter

_{The Strength of the Foundation is Through Our Communities}

The Foundation Fighting Blindness Chapter network brings people together across the country to join in fighting blinding retinal diseases. Our family of volunteers and leaders stand up for those impacted by blinding diseases. From day one, they share the latest research and advancements, and provide access to local resources to guide individuals through their personal journey. And together, they celebrate the Foundation’s mission.

We are winning thanks to the dedication of our Chapters focusing on three key areas: education, resources, and revenue. Through informative sessions, Foundation staff, community, and national experts provide research information, low vision resources, and outreach to our local retinal specialists and eye care professionals. To continue accelerating our mission, each community is invited to be a stakeholder by participating in our fundraising events.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness Chapter Vision

Our vision is to bring a community together to end blinding diseases.

The Chapter Network has Three Areas of Focus

EDUCATION. Learn the latest in blinding retinal disease research.
RESOURCES. Get connected to local community resources and specialists.
REVENUE. Raise funds through VisionWalks, dinners, DIY fundraisers, and more.

_{D.C. Metro Chapter Leadership}

Name	Role
Davida Luehrs	Chapter President
Kathy Neblett and Merhawit Tekle	Corporate Engagement Co-Chairs
Rachel Luehrs	Community Outreach Chair
Meaghan Trentacost	VisionWalk Chair / Member at Large
Arslon Humayun	Professional Outreach Coordinator
Sree Roy	Member at Large
William Trentacost	Member at Large

Looking for a chance to make a real difference? The D.C. Metro Chapter is searching for passionate individuals who want to drive research for treatments and cures for blinding diseases. If you're enthusiastic about our mission and eager to be a champion in the community, we'd love to have you on our Chapter Leadership Team! Please contact Lauren Meltzer to learn more.

Chapter Events

Insights Forum | Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Sep 24, 2026
- 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
- Virtual
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the blinding disease community. The focus of this call is to report progress on the Foundation’s mission-related initiatives, highlight recent developments and provide scientific and research updates.

Insights Forum
Wearable Technology Virtual Event
- Sep 29, 2026
- 7:00 p.m. (EDT)
- Virtual
Wearable Technology & Smart Glasses for Low Vision

Community Event
Quarterly Vision Webinar: Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
- Oct 17, 2026
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (EDT)
- Virtual
Learn more about Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

Foundation Event