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Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: CORREA, SORAYA
PRESIDENT AND CEO, NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, ALEXANDRIA
Virginia Business //September 2, 2025//
Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: CORREA, SORAYA
PRESIDENT AND CEO, NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, ALEXANDRIA
Virginia Business //September 2, 2025//
Correa became president and CEO of National Industries for the Blind, the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind or visually impaired, in 2024. She succeeded Kevin Lynch, who led NIB for 15 years before retiring.
NIB manufactures products under the Skilcraft brand, including office products; professional-grade tools; safety equipment and hardware; and niche and textile products that meet military requirements. NIB and associated agencies employ nearly 6,000 people who are blind or visually impaired.
Correa has a background in government procure- ment as a contracting and program management professional. She held several leadership positions at the Department of Homeland Security, including chief procurement officer, before retiring from DHS in 2021. During her government career, she received the Distinguished Public Service Medal and the Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Service.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, management and operations from National Louis University in Chicago.
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