November 6, 2023

Colloquium Topic: Life after the Marine Corps - Continuing to Serve Others through Global Vision 2020

Currently, there are over a billion people whose potential is constrained by poor vision. Global Vision 2020’s (GV2020) initiative shines as a beacon of service-inspired innovation. Journey with us as we unveil the remarkable story of GV2020, the creation of the USee Vision System, its prestigious awards, and the inventor's inspirational path. This talk illuminates how this innovation represents a continuation of service to others, as the inventor's 20-year tenure in the U.S. Marine Corps transitions seamlessly into empowering underserved communities worldwide. We emphasize the vital role of recognition in driving innovation and call on the audience to become part of the mission to help others through innovation, determination, and a shared vision for a brighter, more inclusive future.

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Colloquium Speaker: J. Kevin White

J. Kevin White, Founder and Executive Director of Global Vision 2020 has been attacking the issue of poor vision amongst the world’s poorest populations since 2005. A career Marine, Kevin graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1992, the Army Command and Staff College in 2004, and received his MBA from Johns Hopkins, Carey School of Business. His passion for providing vision to people living in low-resource areas stems from his time as the Program Director for Humanitarian and Civic Assistance at European Command (EUCOM) while on active duty. Upon his retirement, he worked at Booz Allen Hamilton and White Oak Group in Operations Management leaving in 2014 to make Global Vision 2020 his priority.