Tony Cancelosi and Jocelyn Hunter– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 21 Tony Cancelosi and Jocelyn HunterThe Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) Board of Directors appointed Anthony J. (Tony) Cancelosi, KMoB, President and CEO, in September 2005. Under his leadership, CLB is refocusing its priorities to improve the services for the residents living in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia who are blind or visually impaired. To accomplish this goal, Mr. Cancelosi is expanding CLB’s strategic partnerships within the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and forging alliances with other blindness and disability organizations, both regionally and nationally. Mr. Cancelosi serves as a commissioner on the District of Columbia’s Workforce Investment Council, and represents CLB on the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board and Montgomery County’s Commission on People with Disabilities. As CLB increases the depth and outreach of its local programs, Mr. Cancelosi is working to identify and cultivate new sources of private and government funding, reduce administrative expenses, and bring an increased level of fiscal accountability to the organization.Jocelyn Hunter is the Senior Director of Communications at CLB. In addition to Jocelyn’s professional responsibilities at CLB, she serves as a board member for the nonprofit organization, Washington Volunteer Readers for the Blind. She is a long-time volunteer tutor for Horton’s Kids and serves on The University of Virginia’s Washington, DC Alumni Chapter’s Service Committee. Prior to joining CLB in 2005, Jocelyn held a position on Capitol Hill with Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. for several years. A Memphis, TN native, Jocelyn graduated from the University of Virginia.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Tony Cancelosi and Jocelyn Hunter about the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind and what they have done to improve it. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:What inspired Tony to become the President and CEO of the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind.  Their mobile eye care unit and how it has been on the road for several years, serving the needs of the community, particularly those who may not have access to vision care. The individuals they help and how they don’t stop giving themselves to others through their generosity.  Individuals who have gained an increase in self-esteem and independence through helping out and their occupations, by being trained through the CLB’s training programs. Connect with Tony and Jocelyn:Guest Contact Info:TwitterInstagramFacebookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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