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Trustees

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance and oversight of Schepens Eye Research Institute, a 501(c)3 independent non-profit research institute.

Governance refers to the activities of (1) setting an organization’s mission, (2) maintaining its focus on that mission, and (3) ensuring its ability to carry out that mission by attending to the organization’s present and future welfare.

The Board of Trustees consists of up to 35 members, and meets five times yearly.  Its responsibilities include providing advice and counsel regarding the Institute's mission, participating in philanthropy and advocacy initiatives, serving on Board committees, and reviewing and endorsing reports from the Board committees and the Institute's administration as appropriate.  In essence, the Board of Trustees assists the Institute to best meet its mission and realize its vision. In addition to their general responsibilities as Corporators, the Trustees have fiduciary and legal responsibilities for the Institute and will oversee its general operations, as carried out by the President/CEO.  Trustees are limited to three terms of three years each. 

Trustee Position Description

Fundraising

  • Contribute generously to the Institute for the Annual Fund, Capital Campaign, and Fundraising Events.

  • Assist personally in soliciting gifts and grants from individuals, foundations, corporations and other sources.

Recruitment

  • Recruit and elect Corporators and Trustees representing individuals with an interest in biomedical research, and the willingness and ability to fulfill the roles as described.

  • Dedicate time and talents to local and regional Board-related events.

  • Introduce the Institute to new friends and supporters by arranging meetings, hosting private parties, etc.

  • Serve as an ambassador for Schepens Eye Research Institute.

Governance

  • Develop a sincere interest in eye research.

  • Attend Board meetings regularly.

  • Consider thoughtfully and vote responsibly on matters of policy, finance, facilities, research, fundraising, faculty appointments, and strategic planning.

  • Participate actively in the Trustee continuing education program.

  • Use personal expertise and abilities to benefit the Institute.

  • Volunteer and serve on committees of the Board.

  • Elect annually all officers of the Corporation.

  • Elect annually all members of the Executive Committee.

Trustees 

Kennett F. Burnes
Chairman

Mark B. Abelson, M.D.
William F. Aikman
DeWalt H. Ankeny, Jr.
David M. Coit
Charles de Gunzburg
Robert L. Gable
Gerard D. Goldstein
Paul J. Gormisky
Susan Hudson-Wilson
David M. Knipe, Ph.D.
Donald R. Korb, O.D.
Martin H. Loeffler, Ph.D.
Renee Manger
Victoria McCullough
Gerald Ostrov
Patricia Patricelli
Nancy Raquet
Joseph F. Rizzo III, M.D.
T.R.G. Sear
Eleanor G. Shore, M.D
David A. Snyder, M.D.
Sherman H. Starr
Glenn P. Strehle
Kathryn C. Vecellio

Honorary Trustees

Charles J. Cella
Michael J. Crimi
Alice R. Dietrich
Richard Harte, Jr.
J.H. Walton, Jr
Babbette Wolf