SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SightLife is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Scott Garrepy as its new Chief Development Officer. Mr. Garrepy comes to SightLife from his post as Washington State University’s Development Director for International Programs.
SightLife is one of the leading Global Health Organizations in Seattle and the United States, focusing on the elimination of corneal blindness in developing countries. “Scott is a proven and innovative leader in the development world and we are excited to have his talents helping us eliminate corneal blindness,” said Monty Montoya, President and CEO of SightLife. “We know Scott has the experience and skills to help us resource our $18 million plan to scale corneal transplants in India to over 100,000 per year by 2020.”
Mr. Garrepy brings over 20 years of professional fundraising experience to his new position, including positions with the Atlanta Ballet and the Seattle Opera. He has served as Board President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Washington State and has been a guest lecturer at the University of Washington and Seattle University.
“I was fascinated with the possibility of working with a team that could actually eliminate one of the serious global health issues on the planet,” said Mr. Garrepy. “SightLife has the knowledge, passion and commitment to solve this problem and has earned a reputation as a leader in global health. I am professionally excited and challenged by this opportunity.”
About SightLife
SightLife and its partner eye banks restore sight to an average of 20 people each day around the globe through the recovery and placement of eye tissue used in corneal transplants. SightLife is also a leading partner in efforts to establish new eye banks in developing countries which are home to 90% of the estimated 10 million men, women, and children suffering from curable corneal blindness.
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