Dr. Alex H Cohen is the Chief Marketing and Accessibility Officer at AccessiblePharmacy, a tenured professor in the Marketing Department at West Chester University, and president of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Alex's story is a testament of what you can achieve if you embrace that you are your own best advocate.
Alex delves into how his passion for the hospitality industry led him from Philly to Las Vegas. By 25 years old, Alex was already a general manager of a hotel in Philadelphia. His professional career didn't stop there. We also explore Alex's efforts in networking and his initiatives in DEI and disability that facilitated his entry into a doctoral program.
In the final segment of our conversation, we uncover the story behind AccessiblePharmacy, a company that offers home delivery services to the blind and low vision community. Alex, along with his team, established this company amidst the chaos of a global pandemic. We delve into the challenges faced by Alex and the significant role his wife Sarah played in his journey. Additionally, we explore the differences between low vision and blindness, the commendable work of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and Alex's optimistic perspective towards the future. Don't miss out on this episode filled with resilience, inspiration, and the power of hope.
AccessiblePharmacy
https://accessiblepharmacy.com/
https://www.instagram.com/accessiblepharmacy/?hl=en
Foundation Fighting Blindness
https://www.fightingblindness.org/
West Chester University
https://www.wcupa.edu/business-PublicManagement/aCohen.aspx