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.
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VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit rehabilitation and social service organization whose purpose is to develop and implement programs to: - assist people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to lead independent and active lives in their homes and communities, and - educate the public to understand the capabilities and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired so that they may be integrated into all aspects of community life. VISIONS fulfills its purpose by providing: - Individualized rehabilitation training at home or in the community - Social services - Employment training and job development - Group and community education and activities