San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Chapter Contact

Jill Naughton

jnaughton@fightingblindness.org

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

  • San Francisco Bay Area Vision Connection - Spring, 2025

    • Apr 12, 2025
    • 10:00 a.m. (PDT)
    • 1155 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103

    Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness for our new program, Vision Connection, an enriching and supportive gathering for the blind and low-vision community.

    Community Event

  • Bay Area VisionWalk

    • May 31, 2025
    • 8:30 a.m. (PST)
    • 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118

    Since its inception in the Spring of 2006, VisionWalk has raised over $71 million to fund sight-saving research. Join your VisionWalk community! Together, we step closer to fighting blinding diseases.

    VisionWalk

San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Leadership

Name Role
Eric Zankman President
Jessie Wolinsky  Vice President/VisionWalk
Andy Disch Corporate Engagement Chair
Gabi Dobrescu & Hannah Tess Resource Committee
Cathy Quock VisionWalk Committee 
Rob Farmer Member at Large
Wayne Sackett Member at Large
Van Duesterberg

Education Chair

Past Webinars and Speaker Events

  • Save Sight Saturday - December 16, 2021

    This presentation includes two panels covering topics about technology, accessibility, and research.

    Watch Video

  • Save Sight Saturday - April 30, 2022

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

    Watch Video

Additional Resources

  • Find a Doctor Who Sees Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases
  • Learn more about Raising our Sights Do-It-Yourself Events