About

The Mozilla Foundation is a non-profit organization that sponsors the Mozilla project and devotes its resources to promoting openness, innovation and opportunity on the Internet. Mozilla has awarded a generous grant to Project:Possibility to promote awareness of and innovation in accessibile computing through various initiatives.

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.

The Pasadena City College Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSP&S) cooperates with Project:Possibility on a regular basis. The high tech center has provided a unique venue for PCC students and Project:Possibility members to meet and collaborate with the goal of improving the lives of students with disabilities at PCC.

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.

Knowbility's mission is to support the independence of persons with disabilities by promoting the use and improving the availability of accessible information technology. Project:Possibility and Knowbility have worked together on software and various initiatives to promote accessibility.

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.

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.

Mr. Benjamin has been a successful angel entrepreneur in Los Angeles since the early 1980's when he learned the craft from David Goodman, third on the all-time genealogy chart of West Coast Venture Capitalists. Over his career, Bryce has alternated between stints as investor and CFO, COO or CEO in nearly a score of companies including Language Weaver, the world's leading provider of statistical-based language translation software. Bryce also serves as a Board of Director for VitalLink, whose goal is to provide realistic exposure to career options and career guidance to teenagers. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison and received a Master in Business Administration with Distinction from the Harvard Business School.

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.

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.

Steve is a freelance software developer and adovate of Open Source Assistive Technology and accessibility and has been creating with IT for some 27 years. Based in UK he plays an active part in the Mozilla and GNOME accessibility developer communities as well as being a founder of oatsoft.org and board member of schoolforge.org.uk. Current activities include an open symbol set, computer and web access for access for those with age related disabilities as well as introducing older people to the possibilities of computers and the web.

After founding Project:Possibility in February of 2007, Christopher served as Chair of the Board of Directors through January of 2009, also serving as the organization's Executive Director through June of 2008. Building this organization from the ground up, Christopher was instrumental in garnering support, forging relationships, and designing the programs and initiatives that make Project:Possibility what it is today. An engineer, entreprenuer, and philanthropist with a passion for making a difference, Christopher continues his involvement with Project:Possibility remotely from his current residence in China.

Marc served on the Board of Directors from its inception in 2007 through June of 2008. He was deeply involved at the staff level, focusing on concept development and prototyping new technologies, as well as developing and packaging accessible software and hardware. He was the lead developer on Project:Possibility's first software project, Lunar Tuner. Marc also played a key role in shaping the SS12 and Semester Project programs.

Kelly Wills was a member of the Board of Directors from August 2007 through April 2008. At a young age, he was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a hereditary, degenerative eye condition, and has been legally blind since birth. He provided valuable guidance to this organization during its infancy. He will complete a bachelors of science degree in engineering physics at Wright State University in 2010.