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Peace & Justice Theatre - Univ. of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
KIPJ-134
San Diego, California, 92110
United States

Jeremy Poincenot

Blind Professional golfer and inspirational speaker

Jeremy Poincenot was a San Diego State University student when he developed a rare genetic disorder called Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). At 19, Poincenot lost central vision in his right eye, followed closely by his left. This disorder affects a mere 100 people in the United States each year with no treatment or cure. One year later, he won the World Blind Golf Championship in England. Today, he is a motivational speaker and raises awareness about LHON. He and some friends also created the annual CURE (Cycling Under Reduced Eyesight) Ride, an event that raises funds for LHON research.

Jeremy Poincenot

Attorney

Jeremy Poincenot was a San Diego State University student when he developed a rare genetic disorder called Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). At 19, Poincenot lost central vision in his right eye, followed closely by his left. This disorder affects a mere 100 people in the United States each year with no treatment or cure. One year later, he won the World Blind Golf Championship in England. Today, he is a motivational speaker and raises awareness about LHON. He and some friends also created the annual CURE (Cycling Under Reduced Eyesight) Ride, an event that raises funds for LHON research.

Landon Donovan

Professional Soccer Player

FIFA US World Cup number one player

Scott Ripley

Chair, Department of Theater University of San Diego

Scott Ripley, the Chair of the Department of Theatre at the University of San Diego, has led an impressive and accomplished life so far. He started out his education by graduating from the US Naval Academy. After serving in the Navy, he received his MFA in Acting from the University of California San Diego Professional Actor Training Program. From there, he went on to play leading roles in several locations including the La Jolla Playhouse, Moscow Art Theatre, Taiwan National Theatre, American Repertory Theatre, and American Conservatory Theater. Along with an impressive acting career, Scott has also taught acting at Arizona State University, Davidson College, University of North Carolina, and the University of Connecticut. Today he is the chair of the theatre department at the University of San Diego. Scott is also a proud father of two young children now.