Leadership

2009-10 Board of Trustees



University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry
Trustee - Bhavika Patidar [UABtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Home Town

Manchester, TN
Under Grad

University of Alabama  - majored in Biology
Other

In my free time I like to cook, travel and exercise.
 
Trustee Elect - Sunita Jagani [UABtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Home Town

Tuscaloosa, AL
Under Grad

University of Alabama - majored in Biomedical Engineering
Other

I like to travel, play tennis and read.
         
University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry

Trustee - Jennifer Che [UCBtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

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

Los Angeles, CA
Under Grad

UC-Riverside – majored in Business administration and minored in Computer Science
Other

I like to shop, listen to music, lounge around and enjoy life.
 
Trustee Elect - Ly Lam [UCBtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

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

San Diego, CA
Under Grad

UCLA – majored in Psychology
Other

I love to hike, fish and go bike riding. I like to travel and enjoy to cook.
         
University of Houston College of Optometry

Trustee - Alireza Somji [UHtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Houston College of Optometry (UH)
Home Town

Gaborone, Botswana
Under Grad

University of Cape Town – majored in Computer Science and Genes Development
Other

I enjoy playing and watching sports, particularly soccer. I also enjoy playing FIFA on PS3. 
 
Trustee Elect - Bridget Ducote [UHtrustee-elect@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.
         
Illinois College of Optometry

Trustee - Roman Gerber   [ICOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Illinois College of Optometry (ICO)
Home Town

Plymouth, MN
Under Grad

University of Wisconsin-Madison – majored in Biology and Economics
Other

I enjoy running, reading and playing tennis.
         
 
Trustee Elect - Barton Higley  [ICOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Illinois College of Optometry (ICO)
Home Town

Hancock, NH
Under Grad

State University of New York – majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry
Other

I am interested in politics, music, and running. I enjoy playing the guitar.
         
Indiana University School of Optometry

Trustee - Shea Ferree   [IUtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Indiana University School of Optometry (IU)
Home Town

Bloomington, Indiana
Under Grad

Indiana University – majored in Chemistry
Other

I enjoy spending time with my family and playing softball.
 
Trustee Elect - Jill Liechty  [IUtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Indiana University School of Optometry (IU)
Home Town

Greenwood, IN
Under Grad

Indiana University – majored in Psychology
Other

My interests and hobbies are playing softball, traveling and the Indianapolis Colts.
         
Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry

Trustee - Melissa Solis   [IAUtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico (IAU)
Home Town

Jersey City, New Jersey
Under Grad

St. Peter’s College – majored in biology and minored in psychology
Other

I like going to the beach, dancing, reading and exploring new places.
 
Trustee Elect - Rebecca Hanna  [IAUtrustee-elect@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.
         
Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry

Trustee Elect - Liz Ulrich [MCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

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

Charlevoix, Michigan
Under Grad

DePauw University – majored in Biochemistry
Other

I enjoy running.  I finished the Chicago and Boston Marathons.
 
Trustee Elect - Don Rademacher [MCOtrustee-elect@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.
         
University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry

Trustee - Remi Miljavac [UMSLtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

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

St. Joseph, MO
Under Grad

Rockhurst University – majored in Biology
Other

I enjoy jogging, cooking, dancing and the occasional board game.
 
Trustee Elect - Alan Wegener [UMSLtrustee-elect@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

I enjoy fishing, traveling and music. I also enjoy Major League Baseball and summer softball leagues.
         
New England College of Optometry

Trustee - Jessica Crooker  [NECOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

New England College of Optometry (NECO)
Home Town

Duxbury, Massachusetts
Under Grad

Boston University – majored in Human Physiology
Other

I love to run, play tennis and golf and cook.
 
Trustee Elect - Joanna Galasse  [NECOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

New England College of Optometry (NECO)
Home Town

Orlando, FL
Under Grad

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

I enjoy spending time with friends and family, running and going to the beach.
         
NOVA Southeastern University College of Optometry

Trustee - Judy Posner   [NOVAtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southeastern University College of optometry (NOVA)
Home Town

Fort Worth, TX
Under Grad

University of Texas – majored in Physics
Other

I love music, sports and especially football.
 
Trustee Elect - Vicky Wong  [NOVAtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southeastern University College of optometry (NOVA)
Home Town

Pittsburgh, PA
Under Grad

Elizabethtown College – majored in Biology with Pre-medicine concentration
Other

I enjoy playing volleyball, reading a good book, shopping and cooking.
         
Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry

Trustee - Trevor Conklin  [NSUOCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

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

Artesia, New Mexico
Under Grad

University of Central Oklahoma – majored in Business Administration
Other

I like to hunt and fish.
 
Trustee Elect - Jaclyn Munson  [NSUOCOtrustee-elect@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 riding horses, cutting horses and playing basketball.
         
The Ohio State University College of Optometry

Trustee - Heather Bowen   [OSUtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

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

Quincy, IL
Under Grad

Illinois State University – majored in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Other

My hobbies are sleeping, reading, being outside and my favorite watching sports.
 
Trustee Elect - Ryan Corte  [OSUtrustee-elect@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

I like working out, sports, hanging out with friends and studying.
         
Pacific University College of Optometry

Trustee - Brad Macario  [PUCOtrustee@theaosa.or]
Current School

Pacific University College of Optometry (PUCO)
Home Town

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Under Grad

University of British Columbia – majored in Biology
Other

I am a huge hockey fan.  I enjoy hanging out with friends, playing poker.
 
Trustee Elect - Jaime Balazan  [PUCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Pacific University College of Optometry (PUCO)
Home Town

Wheatland, WY
Under Grad

Chadron State College – majored in Biology
Other

I love volleyball, and most other sports, and camping out on the lake.
         
Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University

Trustee - Andrea Gallo   [PCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

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

Philadelphia, PA
Under Grad

University of Delaware – majored in Chemistry
Other

I love politics, music, running reading and sewing.
 
Trustee Elect - Sheridon Gove  [PCOtrustee-elect@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.
         
Southern California College of Optometry

Trustee - Saysha Blazier  [SCCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO)
Home Town

Weiser, Idaho
Under Grad

Bradley University – majored in cell & molecular biology and minored in psychology
Other

I enjoy hiking and camping.
 
Trustee Elect - Dave Shin  [SCCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO)
Home Town

Seattle, WA
Under Grad

Northwestern University – majored in Industrial Engineering
Other

I enjoy traveling and cooking food for friends and family.
         
Southern College of Optometry

Trustee Elect - Matt Willis  [SCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southern College of Optometry (SCO)
Home Town

O’Neill, Nebraska
Under Grad

Creighton University – majored in Biology
Other

I enjoy playing and watching sports – especially college football, camping and traveling.
 
Trustee Elect - Elizabeth Turnage  [SCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

Southern College of Optometry (SCO)
Home Town

Memphis, TN
Under Grad

University of Nebraska – majored in Biological Science
Other

I enjoy music, are, yoga and some sports.
         
State University of New York State College of Optometry

Trustee - Shilpi Ratra  [SUNYtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

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

Southern California
Under Grad

UC Davis – majored in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Other

I love to dance, sing karaoke and have a good time with family and friends.
 
Trustee Elect - Sara Jones  [SUNYtrustee-elect@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 hiking, the outdoors, reading, concert band and volunteering.
         
University of Montreal School of Optometry

Trustee - Dan Samaha  [UMtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Montreal School of Optometry (UM)
Home Town

Saint-Laurent, Québec
Under Grad

McGill University – majored in Physiology
Other

I enjoy working work and competing in Bodybuilding Competitions.
 
Trustee Elect - Sara Lahoud  [UMtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Montreal School of Optometry (UM)
Home Town

Montreal, Canada
Under Grad

Cegep – specialized in Biology
Other

I like skiing and swimming, also playing broomball.
         
University of Waterloo School of Optometry

Trustee - Tanya Polonenko  [UWtrustee@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Waterloo School of Optometry (UW)
Home Town

Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Under Grad

University of Western Ontario – majored in Biochemistry and Physiology
Other

I enjoy camping, boating, waterskiing and hiking.  Also dancing, baking and watching movies.
 
Trustee Elect - Anna Yu  [UWtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

University of Waterloo School of Optometry (UW)
Home Town

Calgary Alberta, Canada
Under Grad

University of Toronto– MSC in Medical Sciences
Other

I enjoy music, dance, fashion and food.