New Vision’s current Board of Directors comprises community professionals, initial founders, and past participants of the program who are aware of the unique characteristics and concerns of our service area including transportation, demographics, and community support:
| Name | Business/ Affiliation | Board Position | Has Visual Impairment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Werner | Sageness | Chair | No |
| Colleen Kollmann | Retired attorney, community volunteer, co-founder | Vice Chair | Yes |
| Sarah Payne | BlackSands Wealth Group/Ameriprise Financial Services | Secretary | No |
| Captain Scott Mack | Leesburg Police Dept. | Treasurer | No |
| Sonny Brown | Community volunteer | Board Member | No Spouse of VIP |
| Tara Brown | United Southern Bank | Board Member | No |
Help guide the future of New Vision
New Vision’s board of directors, a group of visionary volunteer leaders, come from different backgrounds and have different skills to offer. What brings the group together, above all else, is a desire to ensure the long-term success of New Vision for Independence in its leadership role to help people of all ages learn to adapt to and overcome visual impairment on their journeys toward independence. Are you interested in joining our team?
New Vision is always on the lookout for talented volunteers with a vision for our organization. To ensure our governing board represents the community we serve, we are especially looking for candidates with any of these backgrounds:
Demographics:
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (B/POC)
- Spanish-speaking individuals
Geography:
- Reside or work in Sumter
- Reside or work in South Lake
Experience:
- Healthcare industry
- Retail sector
- Accommodation and food service fields
However, if you have skills to offer and a passion for what we do, we want to hear from you!