Elizabeth Fout had served Beauty of Sight since 1998 when she joined as a recovery technician.
In 2005, Fout assumed the role of Executive Director and has successfully led Beauty of Sight
through regulatory changes, technological advances, financial restructuring, and unprecedented growth.
Fout holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in
Hospital Services Administration from Florida International University.
Medical Director
Sander Dubovy, M.D.
Medical Director: Sander Dubovy, M.D.
As volunteer medical director, Sander R. Dubovy, M.D. oversees both the medical operations of Beauty of Sight
and its affiliated ocular pathology laboratory. Dr. Dubovy is a Professor of
Ophthalmology and Pathology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and is one of only a few physicians in
the nation that is board-certified in both. In 2015, Dr. Dubovy was awarded the Victor T. Curtin Chair in
Ophthalmology, which was established with a major gift from the Lions of South Florida to support
experimental ophthalmic research.
Director Laboratory Services: Concetta Triglia, MS, CEBT, Ph.D
Director of Quality Assurance: Vivian C. Lopez
Director of Public Relations: Mara Budnetz
Beauty of Sight's team also includes our compassionate family service representatives, our
highly trained recovery technicians, the skilled staff of the ocular pathology lab, and our
hardworking administrative and technical support personnel. Additionally, we could not do the work
we do without the help of our network of hospitals, funeral directors, medical examiners, airline
employees, and law enforcement agencies.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Beauty of Sight comprises Lions from many different clubs throughout
Multiple District 35. Officers serve one-year terms and are appointed each June. As “Knights of the
Blind” for the past century, Lions are champions of vision-related causes worldwide and major
supporters of Beauty of Sight.
Officers 2023-2024
President: Lion Tony Montes, PDG
Vice Presidents:
Vice President District 35-L: Lion Bobby Wright, PDG
Vice President District 35-I: Lion Judy Galm, PDG
Vice President District 35-O: Lion Greg Evans, PCC
Vice President District 35-N: Lion James Campbell, PDG
Secretary: Lion Maria Felisa De Kler Treasurer: Lion Joel Levenston, PVDG
Directors:
Lion Jim Silvernale
Lion Robert Gentilini
Lion Elbio Gimenez, PDG
Lion Karen Douglas
Lion Dr. Esperanza Gomez
Lion Karen Stowers
Lion Catherine Triana
Lion Jerry Skufe, PDG
Immediate Past President: Lion Helene Thompson, PCC
For information on how you can volunteer, send an email to info@beautyofsight.org or call 305-324-4340.