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Prevent Blindness appoints new president, CEO
Jeff Todd will be the new president and CEO of Prevent Blindness as of April 1, when he takes the reins from Hugh R. Parry, who has held the role since 2002 and is retiring, according to a press release.
Todd joined the nonprofit organization in 2003 as its director of public health and later served as its chief operating officer, focusing on program outreach, education, public health and policy, the release said.
"Advancing equitable access to health care is essential to a healthy and productive society," Todd said in the release. "I'm proud of the work Prevent Blindness does in this space. And what's unique about our work in eye health is how it also touches heavily on education, employment and independence. Prevent Blindness has been a powerful patient advocate for sight since 1908. I'm honored to be able to lead this organization into its next chapter."
During Todd’s tenure with the organization, he has been influential in establishing the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health, launching the Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health National Summit, coordinating and publishing vision research, and overseeing national advocacy efforts, according to the release.
“Through his tireless efforts to develop and strengthen vision programs, create new strategies and focus on helping both adults and children obtain the access to quality vision care services we all deserve, Jeff has demonstrated his ability to lead Prevent Blindness and maintain the organization as a trusted advocate for all Americans,” Torrey DeKeyser, chair of the organization’s board of directors, said in the release.