San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Chapter Contact

Nathan Clookie

nclookie@fightingblindness.org

Chapter Events

  • Bay Area Vision Connection

    • Apr 22, 2026
    • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (PDT)
    • 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

Member at Large

Additional Resources

  • Find a doctor who sees patients with inherited retinal diseases
  • Learn more about our Vision Warrior program and do-it-yourself events