Meet The Current Board Members
Saving Ven
Saving is one of the six co-founders and current president for VIB Society. She lost her sight at the age of 41, but she never let that slow her down. She is a mother of three beautiful daughters and has eleven wonderful grandchildren. She is currently enjoying life in North Carolina whhile continuing her passion of serving the blind community. Saving can be contacted via email at savingven@vibsociety.org
Jarrett Washington
Jarrett is the current treasurer for VIB Society and has served in this position since January 2020. He lost his sight in 2014 due to diabetes, but uses his experience with sightloss to educate others about prevention. Jarrett currently lives in Atlanta and is the proud father of three children. Contact Jarrett via email at jwashington@vibsociety.org
Tonie Asbury
Tonie serves as Vice President for VIB Society and has done so since 2022. She was diagnosed as legally blind at birth due to complications of rheumatoid arthritis. Tonie’s passion for helping the blind community is fueled by her experiences growing up with a sight impairment. She currently lives in Atlanta with her boyfriend and loves to sing, bake, and spend time with her friends and family. Tonie can be contacted via email at tasbury@vibsociety.org
Rob Jackson
Rob is one of the six co-founders and currently serves on the board as the Director of Charitable Contributions. He lost his sight in 2005 at the age of 33 due to optical neuropathy. Rob is dedicated to fulfilling the organization’s mission and is thrilled to be part of helping those in the blind community lead full and productive lives. He is a proud husband and father of five children and lives in the Atlanta area. Rob can be contacted via email at robert.l.jackson71@gmail.com
Erin Geddis
Erin serves as the current Secretary for VIB Society. She lost her sight at the age of 26 due to complications of diabetes. Erin has a passion of motivating individuals to use their voice for self advocacy. She is a North Carolina native and is a mother to one extremely intelligent son. Erin can be contacted via email at egeddis@vibsociety.org