About

Knowbility's mission is to support the independence of persons with disabilities by promoting the use and improving the availability of accessible information technology. Knowbility has generously agreed to act as Project:Possibility's 501(c)(3) umbrella corporation until the project is receives its 501(c)(3) status from the U.S. Government.

EyeTech Digital Systems manufactures eye-gaze tracking devices to control your computer with your eyes. EyeTech has generously agreed to loan the EyeTech TM3 to Project:Possibility as part of a collaboration to create more open source software for use with eye-gaze tracking devices.

USC Stevens Institute for Innovation aims to empower innovators at the University of Southern California. Their multidisciplinary, talented staff has been assisting Project:Possibility in connecting with its target communities, and will be advising Project:Possibility in developing a sustainable business plan.

Ely Lerner is an Information Systems Solutions Developer at Amgen Inc. He has a Bachelors in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He brings a background in software engineering, web technologies, and system architecture and design as well as a passion for technology and innovation.

Jacquelyn Leong is an Information Systems Solutions Developer at Amgen Inc. She has a Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. She brings a background in software engineering and project management, and a passion for helping people.i

Prateek Tandon is a Computer Engineering, Computer Science major at the University of Southern California entering his third year. He brings his software passion in web technologies, database programming, video game programming, and artificial intelligence to Project Possibility. In his spare time, Prateek jams on guitar and clarinet, plays table tennis with USC's Ping Pong Posse, helps out with his dorm government, and lans way too much Starcraft.

Christopher is an engineer, entreprenuer, and open source evangelist with a passion for software development. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Masters of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. He has held positions at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Sun Microsystems. Christopher currently resides in Shanghai, China where he is studying the Chinese language, contributing to open source projects, and investigating business ventures.

Stanley Lam is a Business Administration major, concentration in Corporate Finance at the University of Southern California. He brings his experience in finance, accounting, company analysis & valuation, and organizational management to the table. His interests include entrepreneurial ventures, nonprofit organizations, and a desire to provide everyone with an equal opportunity to access the technology all around them.

Mark Sakata is a Disability Specialist at Pasadena City College. He has served individuals with disabilities for over 20 years within non-profit, medical rehabilitation and post-secondary educational settings. His expertise in assistive technology includes experience as an Assistive Technology Specialist, Trainer, and Rehabilitation Counselor at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, and the Center on Disabilities at California State University Northridge. Mark has a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Elias Sayfi is a senior software engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. During eight years at JPL, he has made significant contributions to the development of data processing systems for various space orbiter and lander missions. Current interests are distributed software systems, assistive technologies, and non-profit organizations. Elias has a Bachelors and Masters degree in Computer Science from CSU Northridge and the University of Southern California.