[NFBMI-Talk] NFB: Press Release By San Francisco LightHouse About Anil Lewis

[Kane Brolin]

Hello, fellow Federationists.

I draw your attention to the press release published by the LightHouse for
the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco: LightHouse Welcomes New
Chief Executive Officer, Anil Lewis!
<https://lighthouse-sf.org/lighthouse-welcomes-new-chief-executive-officer-anil-lewis/>
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08/25/2026/in Featured
<https://lighthouse-sf.org/category/lighthouse-news/featured/>, General
<https://lighthouse-sf.org/category/general/>, LightHouse News
<https://lighthouse-sf.org/category/lighthouse-news/>


We are excited to announce the appointment of Anil Lewis as our new Chief
Executive Officer, effective September 8.

Lewis joins LightHouse with decades of leadership experience, informed by
his own journey with blindness, and his dedication to advancing
independence and opportunity for people who are blind or low vision. Lewis
was most recently the executive director for blindness initiatives for the
National Federation of the Blind. There, he led national efforts focused on
education, employment, policy, quality of life, and advancing innovative
technology for blind individuals.

“Anil’s passion for empowering people who are blind or low vision to
achieve their goals, combined with his collaborative leadership style,
makes him an exceptional fit to lead LightHouse into its next chapter,”
said Marc J. Shinn-Krantz, Board Chair of LightHouse. “His strong,
mission-driven approach will help ensure that the organization’s 125-year
legacy continues as a beacon of independence, community, and equity.”

Honoring the mission, strengthening the community, and building connections
with other blindness organizations and external partners are at the heart
of the CEO’s role – areas that align naturally with Lewis’ skills and
priorities.

“I am excited to join LightHouse at a time of tremendous opportunity and
transformation, and look forward to calling the San Francisco Bay Area
home,” said Anil Lewis, incoming CEO. “With its rich history of diversity,
disability advocacy, and accessible technology leaders, there is so much
potential for LightHouse to draw upon these strengths as a guiding light
for how services can be delivered in collaboration with the community.”

Lewis brings broad expertise, including leadership roles with state and
national organizations. He also has extensive experience in disability
employment initiatives and educational programs including braille literacy
for children. Informed by his work with technology leaders, and as a user
of assistive technology, Lewis is committed to advancing technology
innovation that benefits the disability community.

Lewis holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in public policy, and
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in computer information systems
from Georgia State University.

We look forward to welcoming Anil Lewis next month!


Cordially,


-Kane