Due to early onset macular degeneration, Mike was told he would be completely blind by the age of 18. For years he tried to hide his disability while interviewing for jobs in fear of the stigma of being visually impaired. At times he wanted to give up, but the immeasurable love of his family helped him push forward. After 20 years of working in the private sector and witnessing a huge gap in talent specific to the blind and visually impaired, Mike decided to take a risk and leave his six figure income to start the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT). 

Mike is no longer hiding his disability. Instead, he’s living out what he was born to do—dedicating his life and career to creating accessibility and driving equity for professionals with disabilities. And by leveraging Salesforce technology, he’s creating lasting impact for the community, driving positive change, and breaking barriers in the pursuit of a more inclusive and equitable world.