Kirk Adams
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Kirk Adams served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee at American Foundation for the Blind from 2016 to 2023.
Prior to that, he was President & Chief Executive Officer at The Lighthouse For The Blind, Inc. (Washington).
He also worked as Director at National Industries for The Blind.
Adams holds a graduate degree from Seattle University and an undergraduate degree from Whitman College.
Former positions of Kirk Adams
Companies | Position | End |
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American Foundation for the Blind
American Foundation for the Blind Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources. AFB's work in these areas is supported by the strong presence the organization maintains in Washington, DC, ensuring the rights and interests of people with vision loss are represented in their nation's public policies. In addition to its New York City headquarters and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC, AFB maintains offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Huntington, WV, and San Francisco. AFB is also proud to house the Helen Keller Archives and honor the over forty years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with AFB to expand possibilities for people with vision loss. | Chief Executive Officer | 12/04/2023 |
National Industries for The Blind
National Industries for The Blind Personnel ServicesCommercial Services National Industries for the Blind provides rehabilitation services. It is focused on creating and providing employment for blinds. The firms products include SKILCRAFT and AbilityOne program. It offers operational, technology, and manufacturing services. The company was founded on August 10, 1938 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Lighthouse For The Blind, Inc. (Washington)
The Lighthouse For The Blind, Inc. (Washington) Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing The Lighthouse For The Blind, Inc. is a non-profit company based in Seattle, WA. The company specializes in manufacturing machined parts and plastic injection moldings. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of Kirk Adams
Seattle University | Graduate Degree |
Whitman College | Undergraduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Linked companies
Private companies | 3 |
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American Foundation for the Blind
American Foundation for the Blind Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources. AFB's work in these areas is supported by the strong presence the organization maintains in Washington, DC, ensuring the rights and interests of people with vision loss are represented in their nation's public policies. In addition to its New York City headquarters and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC, AFB maintains offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Huntington, WV, and San Francisco. AFB is also proud to house the Helen Keller Archives and honor the over forty years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with AFB to expand possibilities for people with vision loss. | Health Services |
National Industries for The Blind
National Industries for The Blind Personnel ServicesCommercial Services National Industries for the Blind provides rehabilitation services. It is focused on creating and providing employment for blinds. The firms products include SKILCRAFT and AbilityOne program. It offers operational, technology, and manufacturing services. The company was founded on August 10, 1938 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Commercial Services |
The Lighthouse For The Blind, Inc. (Washington)
The Lighthouse For The Blind, Inc. (Washington) Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing The Lighthouse For The Blind, Inc. is a non-profit company based in Seattle, WA. The company specializes in manufacturing machined parts and plastic injection moldings. | Producer Manufacturing |
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