Blind Visionary, The

Virginia Jacko was a successful financial executive at Purdue University when she learned that retinitis pigmentosa would gradually take away her eyesight.  As the darkness grew around her, she refused to retreat and bemoan her fate.  She chose, instead, to enroll at the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired.  Within four years, she advanced from student to the President and CEO of this premier human services organization.  In recounting Virginia's odyssey from tragedy to renewal, The Blind Visionary teaches powerful lessons about overcoming fear, embracing change, and living your life's mission fully and passionately.

Doug Eadie is president & CEO of Doug Eadie & Company, a firm that specializes in helping nonprofit and public organizations build stability, growth, and prosperity in a changing, challenging world.  He is the author of 18 books and a sought-after speaker and seminar leader.  www.DougEadie.com

Virginia Jacko is president & CEO of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired.  An eloquent and highly effective spokesperson for the blind and visually impaired, Virginia has worked closely with her Board in diversifying Lighthouse offerings and building its revenues, assuring a solid foundation for future growth.  All of Virginia's royalties from The Blind Visionary are being donated to the Miami Lighthouse.  www.MiamiLighthouse.org

Kay Sue Nagle read Virginia's words in this audiobook.  A professional pianist and vocalist, Kay Sue has appeared in numerous musical theater and choral production in the Chicago area.