Ophthalmic Industry Leader Erin Schallhorn Powers Joins Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration Board of Directors
ERLANGER, Ky., April 16, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Erin Schallhorn Powers, a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the ophthalmic industry, has joined the board of directors of the Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration. In her extensive career, Powers has held senior executive positions in strategic planning, marketing, and commercial and medical affairs at leading vision-focused companies, including Johnson & Johnson Vision, Zeiss, Alcon, and AMO/VISX.
"I am immensely honored to join the Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration Board of Directors," said Powers, whose father, sister, and brother are ophthalmologists. "I've worked in ophthalmology for 20 years. It is in my DNA. The Holland Foundation is such a worthy cause by helping people improve their quality of life by serving this unmet met with tangible results. Eye care has been my life's passion, so this is a wonderful opportunity."
Powers, who holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and the London Business School, is also actively involved in various ophthalmic organizations. She is the immediate past-President of the Ophthalmic World Leaders organization, serves on the Board of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, is the industry representative on the Oracle Vision Council, Co-Chair of the Women of Dartmouth Development Committee, and a member of the Chief network.
The Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration is dedicated to restoring the gift of sight to patients based on the work of Dr. Edward Holland, a renowned ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of Severe Ocular Surface Disease. Dr. Holland is known for developing The Cincinnati Protocol, a technique that can restore vision to patients who have lost their sight due to severe eye conditions.
"We are thrilled that Erin is joining the Holland Foundation board. Her involvement will boost our continuing success in restoring the gift of sight to our patients," said Dr. Holland.
Powers expressed her personal connection to the cause, having lost a brother whose corneas were donated for transplantation. She aims to leverage her industry experience to help the Holland Foundation increase funding, publicity, and awareness.
"I find it very personally rewarding to be part of an organization that is working to make cornea transplants more available," said Powers.
The Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to addressing the significant unmet need of corneal transplantation for patients with Severe Ocular Surface Disease. The foundation aims to provide financial resources for surgeons and patients across the country to enable access to advanced care. Learn more at www.hollandfoundationforsight.org.
Source: Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration
