About the Teen Leadership Program

Prevent Blindness of Georgia’s Teen Leadership Program is a hands-on, year long initiative that empowers 9th – 12th grade students to develop leadership skills while supporting our mission to preserve sight and prevent blindness. Teens participate in eye health education, community outreach, fundraising efforts, and peer-to-peer advocacy.

By the end of the program, students emerge as changemakers – equipped with public speaking experience, service hours, and a deeper understanding of health equity.

Highlighting Our Inaugural Cohort:

We are so proud of our 2025 – 2026 Teen Leaders (TLs) for all that they achieved during their first year! From August 2025 – May 2026, our TLs collectively raised $12,556, which means that 837 children across Georgia can access critical vision care at no cost to them or their families. They volunteered in more than six vision screenings, screening more than 300 children at the Agape Youth and Family Center, Atlanta Mexican Consulate, and Back to School screenings by the Mayor Office of International and Immigrant Affairs Health Fairs.

Meet Our Founder: Will Gira

The PBGA Teen Leadership was founded by Will, a passionate advocate for eye health and a dedicated volunteer with Prevent Blindness Georgia. After witnessing firsthand the impact of vision care in underserved communities, Will was inspired to create a space where young people could take action, raise awareness, and make a difference.

For the past several years, he has volunteered with PBGA – supporting vision screenings, leading community outreach, and encouraging peers to get involved. His vision was simple but powerful: to empower fellow teens to become leaders in their own communities while advancing the mission of sight for all.

Thanks to Will’s leadership, the Teen Leadership Program is not only changing lives – it’s helping shape the future of equitable eye care in Georgia.

Pictured Above: Teen Leaders volunteering at PBGA’ annual Night for Sight Gala. L2R: Will Gira, Dev Katarya, Zoe Early, William Mogos, and Rohan Parsh

Leadership Training 🎤

Learn public speaking, fundraising, teamwork, and event coordination skills.

Community Engagement 🌎

Volunteer at PBGA events and connect with civic leaders.

Pictured above: Teen Leaders at the 2026 TL Orientation. L2R: Eyan Gribble, Jack Mogos, Will Gira, Dev Katarya,  William Mogos, Zoe Early, Maggie Gilliland, Ryan Robinson, Rohan Parsh, and Katie Hilderbrand.