William H. Seiple, PhD »
Vice President for Research
Director of the Arlene R. Gordon Research Institute
Dr. William H. Seiple, a world famous expert on vision perception and low vision rehabilitation, heads Lighthouse International's Arlene R. Gordon Research Institute. The author of more than 130 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, Dr. Seiple has a distinguished career in vision research.
Aries Arditi, PhD »
Senior Research Fellow
Dr. Aries Arditi is internationally renowned for his pioneering work in low vision function and visual accessibility. He has made significant contributions--as a researcher, author, and leader -- to the study of low vision and is devoted to helping people with limited vision maximize their sight capabilities in everyday life.
Verena R. Cimarolli, PhD »
Director of Evaluation
Verena R. Cimarolli is Director of Evaluation in the Policy and Evaluation division. She is responsible for all evaluation components of externally funded projects at Lighthouse International and all internal programmatic evaluations.
Thalia MacMillan, MSW »
Evaluation Research Associate
Thalia MacMillan's research interests include adaptation to vision loss and health disparities. She originally joined the Lighthouse as a research intern in 1997 and is currently pursuing her doctorate at Fordham University, where she is also an adjunct professor.