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Thomas M. Brunner
President and CEO
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Tom Brunner joined Glaucoma Research Foundation in 2003 after a successful 30-year career in the ophthalmic laser business. He helped introduce major advances in eye care including laser photocoagulation to prevent vision loss from diabetic retinopathy, laser treatment of secondary cataracts, and laser treatment for glaucoma. Since joining Glaucoma Research Foundation, Tom has helped to more than double revenue and focus on innovative research to understand how glaucoma steals sight and find a cure. He received a "Lifetime Achievement" award from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery for his contributions and 25 years of service on their Board of Directors. Tom actively supports development of new products to help those with glaucoma and other eye diseases as an advisor or board member for startup companies in the eye care field. Tom graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in electrical engineering and received an MBA from the University of Delaware.
Nancy Graydon
Executive Director of Development
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Nancy oversees all Glaucoma Research Foundation fundraising programs and activities including major and principal giving, corporate and foundation relations, direct mail appeals, giving circles and societies, planned giving, and events including the Annual Benefit and Glaucoma 360 program. Nancy is a development professional with more than 15 years’ experience. She has worked at the University of Toronto and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, and was the Director of Development at UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute. She joined GRF in January 2012.
Andrew L. Jackson
Director of Communications
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Andrew manages our education programs in collaboration with leading glaucoma specialists nationally. He is staff editor of the Gleams newsletter, and he edits and produces all of GRF’s patient education publications and the recently redesigned www.glaucoma.org website. Andrew is our director of IT, and manages all video production and online communications. Before joining the Foundation in 2003, he worked in nonprofit IT management, international marketing, and interactive media.
Catalina San Agustin
Director of Operations
Catalina is responsible for operations and human resources. She manages all state licensing, direct mail programs, database administration, annual audits, and the processing of donations. Catalina has been with Glaucoma Research Foundation since 1998.
E. Carmen Torres
Associate Director, Donor Relations
Before joining the Glaucoma Research Foundation in 2005, Carmen served Goodwill of San Francisco, CET, and The National Audubon Society as a vocational instructor, education center director, and project manager for fund development. She enjoys music, dancing, and the company of good friends.
Aileen Trieu
Assistant Director, Special Events and Annual Fund
Aileen coordinates event logistics related to Glaucoma 360 and oversees giving within the Catalyst Circle level. Prior to joining GRF in 2012, Aileen held development positions at UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute and at UCSF within the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Benioff Children’s Hospital.
