A photo of James, a man with short dark hair, wearing a dark gray suit jacket, a white dress shirt, and a blue and white striped tie. He is standing against a plain light-colored background and is looking directly at the camera with a slight smile.

James Yesel (He/Him), Treasurer

Email: james.n.yesel@gmail.com

James Yesel is the treasurer of the National Association of Blind Students and is currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Finance program at Georgetown University, with a goal of pursuing a career in banking. Originally from Bismarck, North Dakota, he graduated from Blind Inc. in 2021. Although James was first introduced to the NFB in 2017 as a National Scholarship Finalist, it was after graduating from Blind Inc. that he truly recognized the organization’s impact and developed a deep passion for its mission. His hobbies and interests include learning audio engineering, indulging his love for automobiles, fishing, discovering new music, and traveling. James is excited to connect with you and looks forward to the year ahead!