Doheny’s Planned Giving Luncheon 2026
Doheny Eye Institute’s Planned Giving Luncheon
Doheny Eye Institute’s Planned Giving Luncheon honors and celebrates those whose vision, commitment, and generosity help ensure a brighter future for vision research and sight-saving discoveries.
Special Guest Speakers:
Deborah A. Ferrington, PhD
Doheny Eye Institute
Transforming Vision, Transforming Lives – Leading the Fight Against Vision Loss: Why Research Matters at Doheny Eye Institute
Jeff Ruderman, CFP®
Capital Group Private Client Services
Philanthropic Gift Planning 2026 and Beyond
About the Speakers:
Deborah A. Ferrington, PhD, is Doheny Eye Institute’s Chief Scientific Officer and Professor of Ophthalmology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She is the holder of the Stephen J. Ryan-Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Endowed Presidential Chair. Dr. Ferrington is recognized internationally for her ground-breaking research on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness among the elderly. Prior to starting at Doheny in May 2022, Dr. Ferrington was a Professor and Director of Research in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota.
Jeff Ruderman, CFP, is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Strategist for Capital Group Private Client Services, where he advises on wealth planning, including wealth transfer, charitable giving, and strategies for private business owners. He joined Capital Group in 2011 and previously held a senior role at Bernstein Global Wealth Management. Jeff holds a CFP designation and is based in Los Angeles.