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Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Names Rebecca Liko CEO and Zachary Brewer COO
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Names Rebecca Liko CEO and Zachary Brewer COO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2026, Washington, D.C. — Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Liko as Chief Executive Officer and Zachary Brewer as Chief Operating Officer. This leadership team will guide CLB through its […]
Read More…New Where Are We Now Episode: Tech, Access & Independence at CLB
In our newest episode of Where Are We Now?, we explore timely and powerful topics: technology, accessibility, and independence for people who are blind or have low vision. Host Jocelyn Hunter is joined by Peter Nguamsanith, CLB’s Assistive Technology Instructor, and Chrichelle Brown, CLB’s Information and Referral Specialist, for a conversation rooted in real-world experience […]
Read More…New Episode of Where Are We Now Out NOW!
In the latest episode of Where Are We Now?, CLB’s Senior Director of Communications Jocelyn Hunter sits down with Peter, CLB’s Assistive Technology Instructor, and his student Margaret, to explore how technology is opening new doors for independence. From mastering the iPad and Siri to using tools like VoiceOver, Be My Eyes, and RightHear, Margaret […]
Read More…Community and Mobile Eye Care Unit Spotlight
CLB’s Mobile Eye Care team, attended a health and wellness event at St. John’s Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia; at this event, which occurred on Saturday, July 19, the team conducted 19 eye screenings and eye pressure screenings. Of those patients served, six referrals were directed to CLB’s Low Vision Clinic for future low vision […]
Read More…An Inspirational Story within A Story
Consumer & Volunteer Spotlight John, how long have you been connected to CLB? “As best as I can recall, my first experience with the Lighthouse was attending the Day Camp at the building at 14th and U Streets in northwest Washington, DC. This would have been the late 1950s or early 1960s when I was […]
Read More…Leadership Announcement
We’re excited to share that Rebecca Liko has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer, and Zachary Brewer as Interim Chief Operating Officer at Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB)! Rebecca brings extensive experience in nonprofit financial leadership and government contracting, having most recently served as CLB’s Interim CFO Consultant and formerly as CFO at the National Institute […]
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