Speakers

Since 2010, I have been serving communities with little or no access to eye care. In 2015, we established a small, full-time clinic inside the local hospital in Fond-des-Blancs. What began as a modest effort has grown into one of Haiti’s busiest and most trusted eye centers. Our team has provided over 120,000 free eye exams, restored sight, prevented avoidable blindness, and delivered care to thousands of patients who would otherwise go without. On a typical day, we see more than 100 patients, many of whom walk hours or even days to reach the clinic.

For more than 40 years, BCA has worked to enrich Burlington and its surrounding areas through the arts. Zach Williamson, Festival & Events Director, will give an update about upcoming BCA events, how individuals, families, and businesses can support, and why these events are so important for Burlington.

Secretary Anson Tebbetts will cover all things agriculture — from cheese and chocolate to maple — along with the latest updates from the State House. He’ll highlight the role the Agency of Agriculture plays in Vermont’s economy and how the Green Mountain State delivers high-quality products to Vermonters and consumers around the world.