Leadership

2011-12 Board of Trustees


University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry
Trustee - Travis Tucker [UABtrustee@theaosa.org]
Travis Tucker 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
Trustee Elect - Katherine Cragon [UABtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Katherine Cragon Current School

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Home Town

Huntsville, AL
Under Grad

Clemson University Majored in Bioengineering
Other

My faith in God defines me, but I have passions for ultimate frisbee, running, listening to music, traveling, and baking
Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry
Trustee - Erika Anderson [AZCOPTtrustee@theaosa.org]
Erika Anderson Current School

Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry (AZOPT)
Home Town

Mayville, ND
Under Grad

Mayville State University Majored in Biology/Chemistry
Other

Hiking and basketball
Trustee Elect - Mary Beasnett [AZCOPTtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Mary Beasnett Current School

Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry (AZOPT)
Home Town

Vicksburg, MS
Under Grad

Mississippi State University Majored in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Other

I enjoy working out, running, playing sports, and volunteering for health fairs and screenings whenever available.
University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry
Trustee - Daphne Chan [UCBtrustee@theaosa.org]
Daphne Chan 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.
Trustee Elect - Jazzi Junge [UCBtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Jazzi Jung Current School

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

Aptos, CA
Under Grad

UC Berkeley Majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Neurobiology
Other

Singing, Running, Cal football (and other Cal sports), and Harry Potter
University of Houston College of Optometry
Trustee - Mary Beth Emmick [UHtrustee@theaosa.org]
Mary Beth Emmick 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.
Trustee Elect - Megan Kruckenberg [UHtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Megan Kruckenberg Current School

University of Houston College of Optometry (UH)
Home Town

Postville, IA
Under Grad

Buena Vista University Majored in Biology and minors in Chemistry and General Science
Other

I enjoy playing and watching sports. I also enjoy painting and other craft projects.
Illinois College of Optometry
Trustee - Nicholas Olberding [ICOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Nicholas Olberding Current School

Illinois College of Optometry (ICO)
Home Town

Dyersville, IA
Under Grad

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

Exercising & playing sports - baseball and basketball - hunting and fishing & anything outdoors.
Trustee Elect - Stephanie Sloan [ICOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Stephanie Sloan Current School

Illinois College of Optometry (ICO)
Home Town

Dubuque, IA
Under Grad

Augustana College Majored in Biology
Other

Traveling, cooking, golfing and spending time with family and friends
Indiana University School of Optometry
Trustee - Alexandra Schuette [IUtrustee@theaosa.org]
Alexandria Schuette 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.
Trustee Elect - Jessilin Quint [IUtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Jessilin Quint Current School

Indiana University School of Optometry (IU)
Home Town

Dalhart, Texas
Under Grad

Baylor University Majored in Biology. Graduate Institution: West Texas A&M University MBA-Healthcare Management, MS Biology
Other

Traveling, Volunteering with Unite for Sight, photography, spending time with family & friends
Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry
Trustee - Carla Iseman [IAUtrustee@theaosa.org]
Carla Iseman 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.
Trustee Elect - Jay Bakshi [IAUtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Jay Bakshi Current School

InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico (IAU)
Home Town

Vadodara, India
Under Grad

State University of New York at Buffalo Majored in Biotechnology
Other

Soccer, adventure sports, traveling, learning new languages.
Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry
Trustee - Joshua Smith-Hanen [MCOtrusteet@theaosa.org]
Joshua Smith-Hanen Current School

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

St. Paul, MN
Under Grad

University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D St. John's University, B.A.,
Other

The law, health care policy, business, succession planning, and clinical practice. The outdoors, dogs, biking, swimming, skiing, and golf.
Trustee Elect - Tom Hubbard [MCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Tom Hubbard

Current School

Ferris State University - Michigan College of Optometry (MCO)

Home Town

Farmington Hills, MI

Under Grad

University of Michigan Majored in History, Minor in Italian.

Other

I enjoy playing guitar and piano, playing golf and reading.

University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry
Trustee - Jennifer Sidun [UMSLtrustee@theaosa.org]
Jennifer Sidun 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.
Trustee Elect - Alaina Mudder [UMSLtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Alaina Mudder Current School

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

Tyndall, SD
Under Grad

University of South Dakota Majored in Biology
Other

Reading, shopping, spending time with friends and family
New England College of Optometry
Trustee - Kelly Keane [NECOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Kelly Keane Current School

New England College of Optometry (NECO)
Home Town

Maywood, NJ
Under Grad

The College of New Jersey, Majored in Biology
Other

Watching football and baseball - born and raised a Yankee fan - time with family and friends and my puppy named Lily.
Trustee Elect - Jennifer Raska [NECOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Jennifer Raska Current School

New England College of Optometry (NECO)
Home Town

Commack, NY
Under Grad

Siena College in Loudonville, New York Majored in Biology
Other

Dancing and running
NOVA Southeastern University College of Optometry
Trustee - Victoria Trieu [NOVAtrustee@theaosa.org]
Victoria Trieu 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.
Trustee Elect - Morgan Strub [NOVAtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Morgan Strub Current School

Southeastern University College of optometry (NOVA)
Home Town

Elkhart Lake, WI
Under Grad

University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, Majored in Biology
Other

Travel, music, shopping, spending time with family and friends, animals, outdoor activities/sports, and politics.
Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
Trustee - Emily Bruce [NSUOCOtrustee@theaosa.org ]
Emily Bruce 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.
Trustee Elect - Leslie Faulkner [NSUOCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org ]
Leslie Faulkner Current School

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

Tulsa, OK
Under Grad

Northeastern State University, Majored in Biology with a Cellular emphasis
Other

love to read any genre of book. I also enjoy cooking and baking. I love spending time with my family and traveling.
The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Trustee - Justin Manning [OSUtrustee@theaosa.org]
Justin Manning 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.
Trustee Elect - Danny Mack [OSUtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Danny Mack Current School

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

Worthington, OH
Under Grad

Gordon College, Majored in Biology
Other

Lacrosse, Anything Outdoors
Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
Trustee - James Deom [PCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
James Deom
Current School

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

Drums, PA
Under Grad

Wilkes University, Majored in Biology
Other

I enjoy endurance sports, especially marathons and triathlons. I also enjoy hiking, spending time with family and loved ones.
Trustee Elect - Jennifer Turano [PCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Jennifer Turano
Current School

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

Philadelphia, PA
Under Grad

Rochester Institute of Technology, BS in Biomedical Photographic Communications
Other

I enjoy running, hiking, and spending time with my family and our pug Biggie.
Pacific University College of Optometry
Trustee - Amber Dunn [PUCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Amber Dunn Current School

Pacific University College of Optometry (PUCO)
Home Town

Springfield, Oregon
Under Grad

Portland State University - BS in General Sciences
Other

Photography, camping, hiking, snowboarding and spending time with my family.
Trustee Elect - Warren Whitley [PUCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Warren Whitley Current School

Pacific University College of Optometry (PUCO)
Home Town

Reno, NV
Under Grad

University of Nevada, Majored in Biology
Other

Being involved with my church, playing baseball and football, working out, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Rosenberg College of Optometry at University of Incarnate Word (RSO)
Trustee - Samantha Rieger [Rieger@student.uiwtx.edu]
Samantha Rieger Current School

Rosenberg College of Optometry at University of Incarnate Word (RSO)
Home Town

Basking Ridge, NJ
Under Grad

Wake Forest University  B.S. Biology
Other

Running, Mountain Biking & anything outdoors.
Trustee Elect - Annie Mosier Eslit [mosieres@student.uiwtx.edu]
Annie Mosier Eslit Current School

Rosenberg College of Optometry at University of Incarnate Word (RSO)
Home Town

Manhattan, KS
Under Grad

Kansas State University B.S. Psychology
Other

Running and spending time with family
Southern California College of Optometry
Trustee - Marc Kallal [SCCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Marc Kallal 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.
Trustee Elect - Brian Park [SCCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Brian Park Current School

Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO)
Home Town

Sacramento, CA
Under Grad

University of California, San Diego, Majored in Biology
Other

Golf, Tennis, Road Cycling, Traveling
Southern College of Optometry
Trustee - Megan Kortum [SCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Megan Kortum 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.
Trustee Elect - Kathryn Huebner [SCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Kathryn Huebner Current School

Southern College of Optometry (SCO)
Home Town

Lincoln, NE
Under Grad

St. Olaf College, Major in Norwegian (with a concentration in Management Studies)
Other

Travel, choral music, baking, novels and films, spending time with family.
State University of New York State College of Optometry
Trustee - Quy Nguyen [SUNYtrustee@theaosa.org]
Quy Nguyen 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.
Trustee Elect - Colleen Dye [SUNYtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Current School

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

Bloomfield, NJ
Under Grad

The College of New Jersey - Majored in Biology, Minored in Deaf Studies
Other

I love dancing and learning American Sign Language. I am also guilty of enjoying too many reality television shows.
Western University of Health Science College of Optometry
Trustee - Anne Song [WUCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Anne Song 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.
Trustee Elect - Tyler Phan [WUCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Tyler Phan Current School

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

Orange County, CA
Under Grad

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Majored in Psychobiology

Other

I enjoy playing tennis, hiking and watching movies.
University of Montreal School of Optometry
Trustee - Yousra Djalal [UMtrustee@theaosa.org]
Yousra Djalal 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.
Trustee Elect - Martin Spiro [UMtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Martin Spiro Current School

University of Montreal School of Optometry (UM)
Home Town

Montreal, Canada
Under Grad

McGill, Majored in Physiology
Other

Travel, Running, Biking, Movies, Live Music.
University of Waterloo School of Optometry
Trustee - Tonia To [UWtrusteet@theaosa.org]
Tonia To 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.
Trustee Elect - Jessica Steen [UWtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Jessica Steen Current School

University of Waterloo School of Optometry (UW)
Home Town

Regina, SK
Under Grad

University of Regina, Majored in Biology
Other

Dancing, tennis, golf, and hockey--go Leafs!