Candidate Bio
Elizabeth Fout has worked in eye banking since 1998, beginning her career as a recovery technician and serving as Executive Director of Beauty of Sight since 2005, where she has led the organization’s growth and service to patients across Florida. She holds a Master of Health Services Administration and recently obtained the Certified Eye Banker (CEB) credential following its introduction, reflecting her continued commitment to professional development and the standards of the field.
Elizabeth has been actively involved with EBAA, serving two terms on the Board of Directors as Secretary/Treasurer. She has chaired both the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and the Finance Committee, and has served on the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, as well as several EBAA task forces. Through her work with EBAA, she has focused on strengthening governance, supporting collaboration and knowledge sharing among eye banks, and helping advance the profession.
Candidate Statement
As eye banking continues to evolve, the strength of our profession will depend on how effectively we work together to navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead. Advances in science and technology are reshaping the field and will likely influence how our organizations operate and deliver services. Adapting to these changes will require thoughtful planning, strategic foresight, and a willingness to evolve while maintaining the high standards that define our profession. As our field evolves, the EBAA will play an important role in bringing members together to explore new opportunities for meaningful partnership and shared resources that can strengthen all member eye banks and prepare our profession for the future.
Through my service with EBAA, I have seen firsthand that the strongest and most sustainable solutions emerge through collaboration, open dialogue, and a willingness to explore creative ideas while remaining grounded in the core principles that have long guided our profession. If elected, I would be honored to continue contributing to these conversations and help ensure that EBAA evolves in ways that support all members and help shape the future of our profession.
Prior Service
- 2024 – Present – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- 2010 – 2016, 2016 – 2020 (Chair), 2024 – Present – Constitution & Bylaws Committee
- 2020 – 2024 – EBAA Board of Directors
- 2020 – 2024 – Finance Committee (Chair)
- 2016 – 2017 – Governance Review Taskforce
- 2012 – 2018 – Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee
- 2010 – 2012 – Statistical Report Taskforce
