Our Board of Directors and Staff

Stephanie Hurd, President

I have been a resident of Portsmouth for 30 years, where my husband Gary and I raised our two daughters. Over time, I have been involved in the community in different ways such as  our local Lions Club which performs vision screenings in schools, provides need based vision exams and glasses vouchers, Thanksgiving baskets, and so on.  As a member of Middle Street Baptist Church, I have taught Sunday school, am a current deacon, share music as part of a worship team during services, and serve on various boards and committees. My professional career currently as an Assistive Technology/Activities Specialist, began in 2007 with prior roles as Coordinator of Volunteer Services and Community Relations Coordinator for Future In Sight, a nonprofit organization providing services to people who are blind and visually impaired. I am also affiliated with the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of NH and the Coalition of Blind and Visually Impaired Voters in NH. I am a passionate advocate, who believes all people should live out their dreams. In 2022, I competed in Seacoast Skating with the Stars (an opportunity of a lifetime), leading by example for others with vision loss to hold onto their sense of “vision” that speaks about confidence, perseverance, thriving, and fulfillment!  “Vision” sees way beyond “sight”!