Leadership

2010-11 Board of Trustees



University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry
Trustee - Sunita Jagani [UABtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Home Town

Pakistan/Alabama
Under Grad

University of Alabama - majored in Biomedical Engineering
Other

Traveling, tennis, running and reading.  I enjoy spending time with friends and family.
 
Trustee Elect - Travis Tucker [UABtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Home Town

Tuscaloosa, AL
Under Grad

BS in Commerce and Business Administration (Finance)
Other

Any sports, golf, skiing and travel
         
Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry
Trustee - Misty Cox [AZCOPTtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT)
Home Town

Hornsby, TN
Under Grad

Middle Tennessee State University - BS in Biology
Other

Sports, running, shopping.
 
University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry
Trustee - Ly Lam [UCBtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry (UCB)
Home Town

Sweden
San Diego, CA
Under Grad

UCLA – majored in Psychology
Other

Cooking & hosting dinner parties - kickboxing and a ride or kike up the mountain
 
Trustee Elect - Daphne Chan [UCBtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry (UCB)
Home Town

San Francisco, CA
Under Grad

UCB – Majored in Public Health - Minor in Education
Other

Martial arts, volunteering, baking and eating, movies and Harry Potter
         
University of Houston College of Optometry
Trustee - Bridget Ducote [UHtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Houston College of Optometry (UH)
Home Town

Lafayette, LA
Under Grad

University of Louisiana – majored in Fine Arts
Other

I enjoy drawing, photography and writing. Recently learned to Cajun dance.
 
Trustee Elect - Mary Beth Emmick [UHtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Houston College of Optometry (UH)
Home Town

Lewisport, KY
Under Grad

Western Kentucky University - Major in Biology - Minor in Chemistry and Biophysics
Other

Riding horses and 4-wheelers and spending time with family and friends.
         
Illinois College of Optometry
Trustee - Barton Higley  [ICOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Illinois College of Optometry (ICO)
Home Town

Mt. Cisco, NY
Brookfield, CT
Under Grad

SUNY Plattsburgh – majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry
Other

Tennis, kayaking, camping and watching baseball. I also enjoy playing the guitar.
         
 
Trustee Elect - Nicholas Olberding  [ICOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Illinois College of Optometry (ICO)
Home Town

Dyersville, IA
Under Grad

Loras College - Major in Biological Research and Minor n Chemistry
Other

Exercising & playing sports - baseball and basketball - hunting and fishing & anything outdoors.
         
Indiana University School of Optometry
Trustee - Jill Liechty  [IUtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Indiana University School of Optometry (IU)
Home Town

Greenwood, IN
Under Grad

Indiana University – majored in Psychology
Other

Time outdoors, running, playing sports - time with friends and family. Huge Colts fan..
 
Trustee Elect - Alexandra Schuette  [IUtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Indiana University School of Optometry (IU)
Home Town

Effingham, IL
Under Grad

Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College - Biological Sciences
Other

Shopping, hanging out with friends and family - going for walks.
         
Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry
Trustee - Rebecca Hanna  [IAUtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico (IAU)
Home Town

South Bend, IN
Under Grad

Purdue University – majored in Biology
Other

I enjoy sailing, hiking reading and traveling with friends.
 
Trustee Elect - Carla Iseman  [IAUtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico (IAU)
Home Town

Springfield, MO
Under Grad

Fordham University – Majored in General Science - Minored in religious studies
Other

Swimming at the beach, movies, reading, baking and spending time with family and friends.
         
Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry
Trustee - Don Rademacher [MCOtrusteet@theaosa.org]
Current School

Ferris State University-Michigan College of Optometry (MCO)
Home Town

Eagle, MI
Under Grad

Grand Valley State University – majored in Biomedical Sciences and minored in Chemistry
Other

I like my free time outdoors hunting and fishing and enjoying time with family
 
Trustee Elect - [MCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
  Current School

Home Town

Under Grad

Other

         
University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry
Trustee - Alan Wegener [UMSLtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Missouri – St. Louis College of Optometry (UMSL)
Home Town

Raytown, MO
Under Grad

Williams Jewell College – majored in Chemistry
Other

Hunting, fishing and camping - avid fan of Chiefs (football) and Royals (baseball) - new son born in March.
 
Trustee Elect - Jennifer Sidun [UMSLtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Missouri – St. Louis College of Optometry (UMSL)
Home Town

Rocky River, OH
Under Grad

University of Kentucky with Bachelors in Human Nutrition
Other

Shopping, cooking, traveling, painting, swimming and spending time with my friends and family.
         
New England College of Optometry
Trustee - Joanna Galasso  [NECOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

New England College of Optometry (NECO)
Home Town

North Miami Beach, FL
Under Grad

University of Central Florida – majored in Molecular Biology and Microbiology
Other

Spending time with friends and family, running and watching football (FINS) and basketball (CELTS).
 
Trustee Elect - Kelly Keane  [NECOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

New England College of Optometry (NECO)
Home Town

Maywood, NJ
Under Grad

The College of New Jersey, Biology
Other

Watching football and baseball - born and raised a Yankee fan - time with family and friends and my puppy named Lily.
         
NOVA Southeastern University College of Optometry
Trustee - Vicky Wong  [NOVAtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southeastern University College of optometry (NOVA)
Home Town

Pittsburgh, PA
Under Grad

Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA, Degree in Biology, Pre-medicine concentration
Other

Love traveling, baked goods indulgent, volleyball and piano playing - proud mommy of puppy named Maddox.
 
Trustee Elect - Victoria Trieu  [NOVAtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southeastern University College of optometry (NOVA)
Home Town

Salem, IL
Under Grad

University of Illinois - Urbana with Degree in Chemistry
Other

Enjoy playing tennis and most sports, guitar and hanging out with family and friends.
         
Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
Trustee - Jaclyn Munson  [NSUOCOtrustee@theaosa.org ]
Current School

Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry (NSU)
Home Town

Sandwich, IL
Under Grad

Northeastern State University – majored in Biology
Other

I enjoy being outside, riding horses, hunting, gardening, basketball, knitting, and drinking Dunkin’ Donuts coffee.
 
Trustee Elect - Emily Bruce  [NSUOCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org ]
Current School

Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry (NSU)
Home Town

Wichita, KS
Under Grad

Oklahoma State University with Degree in Chemical Engineering
Other

Reading, cooking, hiking, music, art and travel.
         
The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Trustee - Ryan Corte  [OSUtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

The Ohio State University College of Optometry (OSU)
Home Town

Novi, MI
Under Grad

Michigan State University – majored in Nutritional Science
Other

Faith in God takes priority in life - I like running, traveling, hanging out with friends and playing sports.
 
Trustee Elect - Justin Manning  [OSUtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

The Ohio State University College of Optometry (OSU)
Home Town

Wadsworth, OH
Under Grad

The Ohio State University
Other

Tennis, hiking, camping, traveling, cars and rooting for the Buckeyes.
         
Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
Trustee - Sheridon Gove  [PCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University (PCO)
Home Town

Freeport, ME
Under Grad

University of Maine – majored in Biology and minored in Psychology
Other

I enjoy skiing, dancing, scrap-booking and knitting.
 
Trustee Elect - Rachael Nadeau  [PCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University (PCO)
Home Town

Auburn, ME
Under Grad

University of New England - undergrad Degree in Biology
Other

Family time, any outdoor activity, watching movies playing the piano and sports, competitive cheerleading
         
Pacific University College of Optometry
Trustee - Jaime Balzan  [PCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Pacific University College of Optometry (PUCO)
Home Town

Wheatland, WY
Under Grad

Chadron State College in Nebraska - Majored in Biology
Other

I love camping, softball and boating in summer. Have two dogs who are like my children..
 
Trustee Elect - Amber Gatti  [PCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Pacific University College of Optometry (PUCO)
Home Town

Springfield, OR
Under Grad

Portland State University - BS in General Sciences
Other

Photography, camping, hiking, snowboarding and spending time with my family.
         
Southern California College of Optometry
Trustee - Dave Shin  [SCCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO)
Home Town

Beunos Aires, Argentina
Washington State

Under Grad

Northwestern University – majored in Industrial Engineering
Other

Cooking and eating - outdoorsy things like hiking, camping and riding my road bike.
 
Trustee Elect - Marc Kallal  [SCCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO)
Home Town

Tofield, Alberta CN
Under Grad

University of Alberta - Major in Biology and Physical Science
Other

Sports, especially hockey and golf. Enjoy spending time with family.
         
Southern College of Optometry
Trustee - Elizabeth Turnage  [SCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southern College of Optometry (SCO)
Home Town

Omaha, NE
Sacramento, CA
Memphis, TN

Under Grad

University of Nebraska – majored in Biological Science
Other

Enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring new music and doing yoga. Go Big Red!
 
Trustee Elect - Megan Dillman  [SCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southern College of Optometry (SCO)
Home Town

Grand Island, NE
Under Grad

University of Nebraska at Lincoln - undergrad Degree in Nutritional Science
Other

Playing tennis and golf - enjoy cooking and walking my dogs.
         
State University of New York State College of Optometry
Trustee - Sara Jones  [SUNYtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

State University of New York College of Optometry (SUNY)
Home Town

Attica, NY
Under Grad

SUNY Geneseo – majored in Biology
Other

I enjoy thunderstorms, drinking tea and trying new things - love good grammar and clever repartee.
 
Trustee Elect - Quy Nguyen  [SUNYtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

State University of New York College of Optometry (SUNY)
Home Town

San Jose, CA
Under Grad

University of California at Berkeley Degree in Integrative Biology
Other

I enjoy jogging, rock climbing, playing basketball, swimming, reading and volunteering.
         
Western University of Health Science College of Optometry
Trustee - Anne Song  [WUCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Western University of Health Science College of Optometry (WUCO)
Home Town

Chino Hills, CA
Under Grad

UCLA - Neuroscience B.S.
Other

I enjoy going to the beach, baking, cooking and cycling.
         
University of Montreal School of Optometry
Trustee - Sara Lahoud  [UMtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Montreal School of Optometry (UM)
Home Town

Lebanon - grew up in Montreal
Under Grad

Cegep – specialized in Biology
Other

Enjoy skiing and swimming, playing team sports and anything that has to do with the outdoors.
 
Trustee Elect - Yousra Djalal  [UMtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Montreal School of Optometry (UM)
Home Town

Montreal, Canada
Under Grad

University of Montreal undergrad Degree in Biomedical Sciences
Other

Hanging out with friends and having a good time - also love to read and watch movies.
         
University of Waterloo School of Optometry
Trustee - Anna Yu  [UWtrusteet@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Waterloo School of Optometry (UW)
Home Town

Calgary Alberta, Canada
Under Grad

Queens University in Kingston, Ontario MSC  in Medical Sciences
Other

Love to eat, dance, cook and listen to music, sometimes all at the same time.
 
Trustee Elect - Anna Yu  [UWtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Waterloo School of Optometry (UW)
Home Town

Born in Hong Kong - home in Markham in Toronto
Under Grad

University of Waterloo with undergrad Degree Biomedical Science
Other

Travel and meeting new people  - also skiing, snowboarding, skating and tennis.