Meet the Board: Dr. Cristina Simpson

What inspired you to join the Vibrant Works board?

I joined the Vibrant Works board because I wanted to be a part of an organization that brought awareness and education about blindness to the community. My mom had retinitis pigmentosa, and she lived a very full life. She was very grateful for the training she received at the School for the Blind. We lived in Corpus Christi, and I remember purchasing the products made by Lighthouse for the Blind. I want to be a part of an organization that helps empower people who are blind and breaks down barriers that keep people who are sighted from understanding blindness.

What do you love most about Vibrant Works?

I love how Vibrant Works has a variety of board members who each bring different assets. I feel it is transparent with finances and that cost containment is prioritized. One of my favorite activities is Dining in the Dark. It really shows the genuine challenge of a necessary daily activity for a person who is blind.

When did you join the Vibrant Works board?

I joined the Vibrant Works board three years ago.

What is a fun fact about you?

A fun fact about me is that I am a first-generation American, with all of my extended family living in Spain.

What is your occupation?

My dad was an OB-GYN, and I followed in his footsteps and have been an OB-GYN for 30 years.