Meet the Board of Directors Officers

Congratulations to our newly announced Board of Director Officers!

Each of them has a different reason to serve, but they all are equally passionate about the PRRF mission.

For Alex Dobin, his passion is rooted in community, and “the willingness, drive and innovation of the foundation to help those impacted by the most rare of pediatric retinal diseases.” He says: “I want to help find the solutions and be there for the families when it felt like no one was there for us! I serve to stand at the forefront of hope—for families, friends, and those affected by rare pediatric retinal diseases. I want them to know that a brighter, clearer tomorrow is possible. My commitment is unwavering, fueled by a relentless passion to make a difference. One person at a time, I am driven to change the world.”

Dr. Drenser believes that as a Board Officer, “We have a unique opportunity to take care of a large volume of patients with rare retinal conditions and also do meaningful research, through the Biobank and the collaboration with the Pediatric Retinal Research Lab and Eye Research Institute (Oakland University), to better understand and treat these same diseases.”

Dr. Capone reflects on the privilege of working with families at a critical point in their lives: “What drives my passion for leading the PRRF is the profound privilege of positively impacting the most vulnerable patients—infants and children—at a time when intervention can shape their entire life.”

He says he works hard in the operating room, but that “the real work often begins after surgery, when families navigate the daily challenges of follow-up care, low-vision therapies, and the emotional journey of raising a child with visual challenges.”

“Through the Foundation, we embrace these families with the support they need and deserve. We strive to ensure that no parent feels alone in this journey, and that no child’s potential is limited by a lack of resources or hope. When I consider that a child born today may live 100 years, I’m reminded that the work we do now—the research we fund, the awareness we build, the support systems we create—will compound over decades. Leading this foundation allows me to leverage my clinical experience in the service of a mission far greater than what any single surgeon can accomplish alone.”