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Diane Bernhardt
Executive Director
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"My commitment to improving lives through vision care is fueled by personal experience. As the parent of a visually impaired son, I've gained a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those with visual impairments. Leaving my software engineering career, I embarked on a two-part journey. Leveraging my tech background, I developed innovative solutions to support my son's academic journey. Later, I discovered an opportunity to lead a local nonprofit providing vision care to underserved individuals. Despite lacking nonprofit experience, I knew it was the perfect fit. For the past four years, my love for my son and the desire to help others like him have been my daily motivation. Grateful for the chance to merge my expertise with my passion, I am dedicated to making Hope Alliance a beacon of hope for individuals and families struggling with visual impairments. Together, we strive for a world where everyone can see clearly."