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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Conversation with Matt Ater

On our most recent episode of Where are We Now, we had the privilege of speaking with, Matt Ater, a CLB Advisory Board Member and alum. Matt began his career in accessibility technology at CLB, and shares a fascinating history and current viewpoints about technology and access. Matt is currently Vice President of Business Development […]