San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

My experience with the Bay Area chapter – and the Foundation overall – has been deeply rewarding. Not only does my role keep me connected to exciting research and advancements, it also allows me to work with a team of passionate, dedicated individuals who strive for our shared mission and who I have come to proudly call friends.

Rob Farmer, Education Chair

Chapter Events

Bay Area Vision Connection
- Apr 22, 2026
- 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (PST)
- 2928 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness for Vision Connection, an enriching and supportive gathering across the Foundation Chapter network for the blind and low vision community.

Community Event
Bay Area VisionWalk
- Jun 6, 2026
- 8:30 a.m. (PST)
- 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
Join us for a day filled with entertainment, family-friendly activities, refreshments, and the opportunity to connect with others who share a commitment to the Foundation’s mission!

VisionWalk

San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Leadership

Name	Role
Eric Zankman	President
Jessie Wolinsky	Vice President
Cathy Quock	VisionWalk Chair
Andy Disch	Corporate Engagement Chair
Gabi Dobrescu	Community Outreach, Member at Large
Vedant Dave	Community Outreach, Member at Large
Kanha Agrawal	Community Outreach, Member at Large
Rob Farmer	Corporate Engagement Committee, Member at Large
Noa Dukler	Corporate Engagement Committee, Member at Large
Carin Elam	Experience & Logistics Chair, Signature Events
Van Duesterberg	Committee Member

Past Webinars and Speaker Events

Save Sight Saturday - December 16, 2021

This presentation includes two panels covering topics about technology, accessibility, and research.
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Save Sight Saturday - April 30, 2022

This event highlights an expert panel covering the resources and the research that benefit you!
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