Meet Our Board

Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.
~ Proverbs 15:22

Heather Taylor

Board Member - President

Heather joined the Vision Outreach International Board in the spring of 2024. After a successful career in pharmaceutical sales, she chose to refocus her talents as a domestic engineer, prioritizing her family while supporting her husband's passion for medical missions. Together, they've ventured into clinics worldwide, where Heather and her children absorbed the intricacies of mission work.

As Heather joins our team, we are filled with enthusiasm. Her administrative skills are poised to elevate our global outreach, enabling us to serve communities in need with even greater effectiveness. Heather's unwavering commitment to service is a guiding light for us all, and we are thrilled to have her expertise as an addition to our team.

Kenny Lee, M.D.

Board Member - Vice President

Dr. Kenny Lee is a dedicated physician with a heart for global missions. He has served on the board of Vision Outreach International, contributing his time and expertise to further the organization's mission. With a deep passion for serving others, Dr. Lee has traveled on numerous mission trips with Vision Outreach, working alongside teams to bring medical care and compassion to underserved communities.

Dr. Lee is a graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Medical School, where he honed his medical skills and developed a strong foundation in both clinical and humanitarian work. A member of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), he has long been committed to integrating his faith with his professional calling. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Lee has been an active member of his local church and is known for his pastor’s heart, always seeking to encourage and serve others.

John Marohn, O.D.

Board Member

Dr. John Marohn was born in St. Joseph. He graduated from Findlay Senior High School in Findlay, OH, in 1984. He was a Magna Cum Laude graduate in 1988 from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI, with a B.S. degree in biology. In 1991, Dr. Marohn graduated with highest distinction from the Michigan College of Optometry, Ferris State University, in Big Rapids, MI where he was inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa optometric honor fraternity. Dr. Marohn completed a one-year contact lens residency in 1992 at the University of Missouri, College of Optometry, in St. Louis, MO. He has served with VOI on numerous mission endeavors.

Stanley Pletcher, M.D.

Board Member

Stan is a full-time employee of Great Lakes Eye Care and serves as a Surgical Ophthalmologist. Stan was instrumental in helping VOI establish its NETWORKING portal, Global Sight Alliance, in association with the ASCRS. He and his family served as long-term missionaries in Ecuador for 2 years before returning to the states. Stan is an entrepreneur and brings many fresh ideas to our organization.

Matthew B. McCauley, M.D.

Board Member - Secretary

Matthew B. McCauley, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained, military veteran ophthalmologist who specializes in vision-enhancing procedures at Berkeley Eye Center in The Woodlands, TX. He is considered an expert in LASIK, cataract surgery, Evo ICL, and surgical solutions for astigmatism and presbyopia. Dr. McCauley has performed tens of thousands of surgical procedures and is sought-after for his expertise, superior outcomes, and compassionate care. His joy in work is showing love to a diverse population while restoring their sight in Jesus' name. Dr. McCauley has participated in international missions to help restore sight to the needy since 2005. He is past president of the Christian Ophthalmology Society and currently serves on the board of Vision Outreach International since 2024.

Lisa Vredevoogd, M.D.

Board Member

Dr. Vredevoogd graduated with honors from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed a general surgery internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado and an ophthalmology residency at the University of Kentucky.

After practicing for four years as a General Ophthalmologist, she completed a one year fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the University of Montreal in Quebec, Canada. Since that time, she practiced as a pediatric ophthalmologist at Great Lakes Eyecare for several years, and then did volunteer eyecare in Bulgaria for 2 years. She has been practicing in Western Michigan for over 5 years since returning from Bulgaria. She joined our VOI to Africa in 2019. What a blessing to have her on our team.

Jim Duryee

Board Member - Treasurer

Jim Duryee has had a long-standing commitment to improving vision care both locally and globally. He previously worked in administration at Great Lakes Eye Care, where he developed a strong foundation in healthcare management. Jim has also been an invaluable volunteer with Vision Outreach International (VOI), participating in numerous mission trips as a circulator and in instrument sterilization roles. His dedication to the mission has been a key part of his involvement with the organization.

Jim has previously served on the VOI board, including a term as president, and we are grateful to have him back on the board once again. With his wealth of experience in administration and his strong focus on accountability, Jim brings great insight and leadership to VOI as we continue to expand our impact around the world.

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Ibet Saucedo

Board Member

Ibet Saucedo is a dedicated missionary and healthcare professional with a passion for serving others. She has participated in numerous Vision Outreach International mission trips around the world, where she has worked alongside ophthalmologists to provide critical eye care to underserved communities. Ibet served as a long-term missionary in Ecuador, assisting with surgeries and other medical needs, further deepening her commitment to global health and service.

Currently, Ibet is pursuing her Registered Nurse (RN) degree while working in administration at a local hospital, where she is continuing to expand her skills in healthcare leadership. This is her first term on the board of Vision Outreach International, and her enthusiasm, experience, and dedication have made her a valuable and welcomed addition to the team. Her diverse background in both mission work and healthcare equips her to make a lasting impact in the organization’s ongoing efforts.

Roger W. Cabe, MNA

Executive Director

Roger became the Executive Director of Vision Outreach International and its outreach ministry, Global Sight Alliance in 2011 after volunteering for the organization for more than 10 years. His calling is to "...open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God..." Acts. 26:18. Because VOI has the same type of mission, they work well together.

Roger desires to multiply eye missions around the world by investing in individuals who want to serve the needy. In order to be a better leader he went back to school and earned his Masters in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Notre Dame. Their motto is, "A Servant's heart and a Business Mind."

Jill Rodila, MD

Board Member

While specializing in cornea and external disease at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, Dr. Rodila was honored to be invited to join the faculty. She was appointed Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Palm Beach Gardens where she continued for six years, serving as part of the teaching faculty for fellows specializing in cornea. She has been a guest lecturer on topics such as refining refractive surgery results and using intacs for keratoconus. She is also an excellent harpist. We're so happy to have her as a part of our board. .

Laura Rafferty-Mazzei -COMT

Board Member

Laura has been working as an ophthalmic technician for over 30 years. She has been on numerous missions with Vision Outreach International since 2005 and did a long term mission at Oasis Hospital in Al ain UAE for 17 months. Laura hopes to inspire more technical staff to be part of upcoming missions serving the underserved with the chance to see the miracles and life changing things that God has blessed her with seeing while serving. .

William Powers

Board Member - Treasurer

Will has spent the last several years working in the financial services industry in the greater St Joseph area. As a second term board member, Will offers several community organization and networking skills to VOI. Will has a strong passion for serving others and it is the reason he was called to join our organization.

Luke Brown

Board Member

Luke enjoys his career as a financial advisor which began nearly two decades ago. He offers wealth management services as the Founder and President of True Blue Financial in Stevensville Michigan. Luke's experience includes church leadership roles and multiple non-profit boards in SW Michigan.

Luke and his wife Shannon, and their two middle school children enjoy everything outdoors including backpacking and camping. This couple has served on several VOI trips to Africa and Haiti. They make a great team and cover both medical and maintenance areas.

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