Bringing Millions of People Around the World Access to Eyecare - Dr. Jordan Kassalow // Founder of Vision Spring
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Disruptors for GOOD is presented by: One Tree Planted One Tree Planted is a non-profit organization focused on global reforestation.If you are interested in being a part of global reforestation and would like to make a philanthropic donation or become a business partner, learn more here. ---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here. ---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here. In episode 178 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Dr. Jordan Kassalow, founder of Vision Spring, on his journey to bring millions of people around the world access to eyecare. About Dr. Jordan Kassalow Dr. Jordan Kassalow has an amazing career in social entrepreneurship and eye care advocacy. He co-founded EYElliance, a coalition working towards improving access to eyeglasses globally, and launched the Global Health Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations. Prior to this, he served as director of the River Blindness Division at Helen Keller International. Jordan is a fellow of Draper Richards Kaplan, Skoll, Ashoka, and the Aspen Institute. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to social entrepreneurship, including being named to Forbes’ Impact 30 list, winning the inaugural John P. McNulty Prize, and receiving the Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneurship award. In addition to his social entrepreneurship work, Jordan is a partner at Drs. Farkas, Kassalow, Resnick & Associates, an ophthalmology practice located in New York City. Jordan holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry and a Master of Public Health degree and fellowship in preventive ophthalmology from Johns Hopkins University. ---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here. ---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.
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