Russell M.

Russell M. has extensive work experience in the field of blindness and visual impairment. Russell most recently served as the Chief Development Officer at VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired since November 2018. Prior to this position, Russell held multiple roles at Helen Keller Services starting in September 2011, including Major Gifts Officer and Marketing Coordinator, Director of Youth Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Before working at Helen Keller Services, Russell gained experience at Cardinal McCloskey Community Services as an Administrative Supervisor and Health Care Integrator for the Bridges to Health program. Russell also worked as a Job Coach at Lavelle School For The Blind from July 2007 to January 2009.

Russell M. holds a Master of Science in Education degree with a specialization in School Counseling from Hunter College. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Anthropology from the University at Albany, SUNY. In addition to their formal education, they also obtained certifications in Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional from Columbia Business School Executive Education in 2023 and an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Leadership Fellows New York in 2020.