Effective Leadership E11
In this episode, guest Sylvia Stinson-Perez shared the skill sets necessary for effective leadership. Sylvia stated that leadership is a role and shouldn’t be soley thought of as a title or position.
Sylvia said that effective leaders are continuous learners and must be willing to listen to others.
The mission of the American Foundation for the Blind is to create a world of no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired. AFB seeks to mobilize leaders, advance understanding, and champion impactful policies and practices using research and data.
Sylvia Stinson-Perez has had an over 25 year career in the blindness field, including as the CEO of the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind in New Port Richey/Brooksville Florida, Program Manager at the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, Director of the Vision Specialist Graduate Certificate Program and the Older Blind Technical Assistance Center at the National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision at Mississippi State University prior to joining the American Foundation for the Blind in 2021.
In addition, Sylvia has served on many national and international boards in the blindness field, including currently on the Success Beyond Sight and ACVREP boards. She is a content contributor on Bold Blind Beauty and a co-host on the Bold Blind Beauty on A.I.R. podcast.
Sylvia has been visually impaired since birth. She is commited to helping people who are blind develop confidence and live out their potential.
About Your Host
As the manager of Community and Public Relations, David Steinmetz uses his expertise, education, and personal experiences to “change the perception of blindness.”
Diagnosed with RP, a blinding retinal disease, at the age of 19, David uses his personal story to drive change that leads to improved employment outcomes and community integration for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Mr. Steinmetz graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Economics. Additionally, Steinmetz has continued his education by graduating from the Business Management Training (BMT) program provided by Darden Graduate School of Business, University of Virginia.
In 2008, David was the national recipient of the National Industries for the Blind Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement award. This prestigious award recognized Mr. Steinmetz for his career achievements and community service work.
David Steinmetz is a member of the Governors’ Council on Blindness & Visual Impairments, is a Board Member at the Arizona Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ACBVI) and serves his community through the Chandler Lions Club.
Connect with David on LinkedIn and Instagram.
About the Show
Changing the Perception of Blindness; One Conversation at a Time is dedicated to breaking down barriers, de-mystifying blindness and promoting real world solutions that empower people who are blind to live a full and inclusive life.
Host, David Steinmetz connects with organizations, industry professionals and thought leaders who are working to bridge the gap that creates a world accessible for all.
About Arizona Industries for the Blind
Arizona Industries for the Blind is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for people who are blind. It’s employees, more than half of whom are blind, deliver a variety of products and services, including a full-service Warehousing and Distribution Center, confidential Digital Data Scan (DDS) services for private businesses and government and the operation of Base Supply Centers located at each of Arizona’s three military bases under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Labor’s AbilityOne program.
