Associated with VHI since 1990. VHI has allowed me to realize my professional dream of making a difference in this world and continually reaffirms my reason for going into medicine.

Volunteer participant, with wife Melinda O’Rourke, M.D. (Ophthalmologist) since 1999. On each trip with VHI I am reminded, over and over again, what humility and gratitude means. For all the abundant and grateful appreciation we receive from those who have had their vision restored, I can’t help but think it is I who should be saying thank you.

Affiliated with VHI since 1999. Board member since 2005. VHI performs much needed work for the blind and under-privileged in Latin America. It is important for me to contribute, as best I can, in any way I can, to that effort.

Volunteer participant on numerous field programs since 1987. Board member since 1994. Nancy is bilingual in Spanish and English. VHI brings into focus why I chose nursing as a career. Even with modest resources we accomplish a great deal, for on just one trip, in just one week’s time, many, many lives are profoundly changed for the better.

Founding member and volunteer participant since 1985. After numerous VHI trips I can say, with great satisfaction, that our work has made a difference in the lives of thousands of people. My work with VHI affirms, both personally and professionally, my decision to go to medical school.

In practice since 1965, currently retired, a volunteer participant on 20 VHI trips since 1990. Being able to restore vision for those who would otherwise be blind still brings me an indescribable rush.

Board member since 2005. It is very fulfilling to work with VHI, and the board of directors, toward the common goal of helping the underprivileged regain sight.

Board member since 2005.

Board member since 2005. Volunteer VHI participant to Chinandega, Nicaragua. Ten-year executive career with non-profit charity organizations in Houston following 25-years as a civil trial attorney.

Member, Rotary Club of Houston Heights since 1975, serving as District Governor of Rotary International District 5890 in 2005-2006.

Past President, San Joaquin Valley Health Consortium. My position on the VHI Board of Directors is an opportunity for me to make an impact in the world and to be part of a team that dedicates itself to assisting those who are without medical and vision care.

Founding member, volunteer participant, Nursing Director, Equipment and Supply Director since 1985. Post-op rounds are so special. When the eye patch is removed and the patient can see her family for the first time in years, the look that comes over her face, well, it’s hard to put the emotions into words. Let’s just say, it’s why we do what we do.

Thirty years experience in healthcare and community-based services in Hispanic populations in the U.S. and Latin America. Executive Director since 1985, responsible for developing and implementing field programs with government ministries and health care agencies in Latin America. Bilingual in written and spoken Spanish and English.