Where Vision Loss Doesn’t Break Us, It Build Us

Co-Founder & Vice President

Naquela Wright-Prevoe was born on December 25, 1991. She lost her vision in the summer of 2010. Shortly after losing her vision, she took classes at The Joseph Kohn Training Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey from November 2010 to March 2011. Around the time that she took these classes, Naquela resolved that she had to keep moving forward despite her vision loss. Shortly thereafter, Naquela met Krystle Allen and developed a friendship. That friendship, between two women who decided that vision loss would not break them, was a huge part of the motivation to start a non profit geared towards people losing their vision. They decided that they wanted to help uplift and motivate people to be their best selves. Thus, Eyes Like Mine was born! Naquela Wright-Prevoe Is now happily married with 2 kids. She is the Vice President of Eyes Like Mine and is engrossed in her music career. She has a mixtape out and she works as a telecommunicator at the VA hospital in East Orange, New Jersey. She is so grateful and happy for the things that she has accomplished. She lives by the motto of “Know your limits but do not limit yourself”.

Board Member

Brandon Scott is a resident of Eatontown New Jersey. As early as he can remember, he has always had a passion for social justice, community empowerment, and self advocacy. As a result, it was no surprise when he pursued social work in college, graduating from Georgian Court University with a bachelors in social work. Professionally, he has served at the Red Bank lunch break soup kitchen, the Jewish renaissance Medical Center, and the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Brandon has been volunteering with eyes like mine since 2014.

Marketing Director

Edwin Xue graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. He currently volunteers as the Marketing Director for Eyes Like Mine. His motivation behind why he joined Eyes Like Mine can be summed up from this excerpt taken from his LinkedIn summary:

“In college, I interned as a Recovery Disaster Worker for the American Red Cross. I listened to hundreds of people as they told me about their struggles such as losing their homes after natural disasters. I listened, empathized, and looked for the best solutions to their problems. Every time I was able to assist someone, their words of gratitude would reinforce my belief that nothing is more rewarding than helping others.”

As the Marketing Director at Eyes Like Mine, Edwin has helped with promoting and executing several community-outreach events including the 2019 Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Experience. His other responsibilities include developing visual content, managing social media, and creating and sending out email campaigns. Edwin is proficient in several graphic design software, including: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Canva.

Intern

My name is Nhevys Pinto. I was born in Honduras in March 14, 1997. I am a current student at Hudson County Community College and my major is in social work. My favorite sport is soccer. Some of my  hobbies are listening to music, walking, or doing any kind of exercise. I Love doing this because I feel more relaxed and less stressed.

Board Member

At a young age, Otis H, Kerr started using massage as a means of helping his family and friends with their health and well-being. Otis received his formal training at the Academy of Massage Therapy in Hackensack, NJ. He graduated with his certification in Clinical Massage Therapy with Spa Concentration in October 2010. Otis has been distinguished as the academy’s first blind graduate.

Otis is employed by Elements Therapeutic Massage in New Providence, NJ as a lead massage therapist. He also runs his own massage therapy business under Kerr’s Massage & Bodywork in Warren, NJ.
In his spare time, Otis is a remarkable DJ. He has been spinning records since the age of 19. He is self-taught on various DJ platforms including turntables and Serato DJ. He loves all genres of music but truly enjoys playing Reggae, Dancehall, Lovers Rock and Culture.

He believes in giving back to the community by providing services both as a massage therapist and DJ, at outreach events for churches, medical facilities and charitable organizations. Otis is married to his best friend, Phyllis, and they are the proud parents of a 3-year-old princess, Alicia Lyn.

Active Member

Shavane Shabba Muskeno Daley worked as a Cultural Researcher at Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) at the head office in Kingston and at the Centre for Disability Studies, UWI, Mona. He is the owner for the Entertainment Trail radio program aired on News talk 93fm and the CEO of the Entertainment Trail Media and Consultancy brand and associations of which Blue Phlamez Records is a part.

Shavane Daley completed his Master of Arts Degree in Cultural Studies and Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Psychology and a minor in Entertainment and Cultural Enterprise Management at the University of the West Indies Mona. Daley is currently pursuing certificates in Event Coordination and in Techniques In Counseling at the Heart trust and the UWI Open Campus respectively.

His article ‘Participation of Blind & Visually Impaired Professionals’ in JCDC Competition made the special feature section of the JCDC’s, Jamaica Independence Magazine, Jamaica 54 edition. Daley also penned a book which looks at the impact of the payola system on the music and broadcast industry in Jamaica, which will be released this year. This blind, cultural practitioner is currently working on a book with another author which looks at the contribution of disabled individuals and their contribution to the culture of Jamaica. He is the writer of the Blind Motivator Facebook Page.

Social Media Manager