Glaucoma Research Foundation

Staff

Thomas M. Brunner
President And CEO
Tom is the former Executive Vice President of Lumenis, Inc. and he brings more than thirty years of experience in the ophthalmic laser business. Tom has a degree in electrical engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from University of Delaware. He began his ophthalmic career at Coherent Medical where he was instrumental in the development of lasers for ophthalmic surgery. Tom joined the Glaucoma Research Foundation in February of 2003. email

Candler Gibson
Director of Development
Candler Gibson is the former Director of Development for the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute in Baltimore. He brings nearly twenty years of experience in Development and fundraising at major academic medical institutions including Yale and University of California, San Francisco. Candler is a graduate of Yale University in New Haven, CT, where he was active in music and literary clubs. Candler joined the Glaucoma Research Foundation in June 2009. email

Andrew Jackson
Director of Communications
Andrew manages Glaucoma Research Foundation’s patient education program in collaboration with leading glaucoma specialists nationally. He is editor of the Gleams newsletter, edits and produces GRF’s educational publications, and manages the www.glaucoma.org website. Before joining the Foundation in 2003, Andrew worked in nonprofit IT management, ophthalmic marketing, and interactive media. email

Catalina San Agustin
Director of Operations
Catalina is responsible for operations and human resources. She manages all state licensing, direct mail programs, database administration, and the processing of donations. Catalina has been with Glaucoma Research Foundation since 1998.

Rosi Bustamante
Donor Relations Specialist
Born and raised in Tijuana, Rosi has a master’s degree in Non-profit Management from the University of Northern Iowa. Rosi is founder and board vice-president of Terra Peninsular, a land trust in Baja California, Mexico. She joined the Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate Chapter’s board of directors in 2008, and is co-chair of the chapter’s Multicultural Alliance. Rosi lives with her husband and two boys in San Francisco.

Tanya S. Marino
Community Relations Specialist
Tanya brings to the Glaucoma Research Foundation a diverse background ranging from Marketing and Client Relations to Media. Some of her responsibilities include research and coordination for development projects, acknowledging donations, and processing literature information requests. She has a degree in Sociology from Colgate University.

Jennifer Rulon
Research and Education Specialist
Since 2000, Jennifer has utilized her social work degree assisting and supporting individuals requesting glaucoma information and referral. She coordinates the research grant applications and also coordinates all in-office volunteers. Jennifer especially enjoys the close-knit environment of the Glaucoma Research Foundation and the sense of camaraderie.

E. Carmen Torres
Development Projects Specialist
Carmen left the world of sales and private industry in 1991 to join the ranks of nonprofit professionals. As a vocational instructor, education center director, and project manager for fund development, Carmen served Goodwill of San Francisco, CET, and The National Audubon Society before joining the Glaucoma Research Foundation in 2005. She enjoys music, dancing, and the company of good friends.