Leadership

2012-13 Board of Trustees


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

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Home Town

Huntsville, AL
Under Grad

Clemson University Majored in Bioengineering
Other

I love being outdoors, frisbee, reading and baking
Trustee Elect - Emily Williams [UABtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Emily Williams Current School

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Home Town

Mobile, AL
Under Grad

Spring Hill College Majored in Biology
Other

Sports, art, outdoors   
Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry
Trustee - Mary Beasnett [AZCOPTtrustee@theaosa.org]
Mary Beasnett Current School

Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT)
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.
Trustee Elect - Holly Jackson [AZCOPTtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Holly Jackson Current School

Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry (AZOPT)
Home Town

Mooresville, IN
Under Grad

Hanover College
Double Major in Chemistry and Theology
Other

Football, fashion, baking, ballroom dance and theological studies
University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry
Trustee - Jazzi Junge [UCBtrustee@theaosa.org]
Jazzi Junge 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
Trustee Elect - Michelle Man [UCBtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Michelle Man Current School

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

San Jose, CA
Under Grad

UCLA
Majored in Psychobiology
Other

Lacrosse
University of Houston College of Optometry
Trustee - Megan Hangartner [UHtrustee@theaosa.org]
Megan Hangartner 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.
Trustee Elect - Stephanie Lechlitner [UHtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Stephanie Lechlitner Current School

University of Houston College of Optometry (UH)
Home Town

Lakeville, IN
Under Grad

Purdue University Majored in Biology
Other

Soccer, fitness, scrapbooking, politics, cooking, reading, travel, the outdoors
Illinois College of Optometry
Trustee - Stephanie Sloan [ICOtrustee@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
Trustee Elect - Chris Kruthoff [ICOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Chris Kruthoff Current School

Illinois College of Optometry (ICO)
Home Town

Charles City, IA
Under Grad

University of Iowa
Majored in Biomedical Engineering
Other

Music, fishing, biking, football, basketball, baseball
Indiana University School of Optometry
Trustee - Jessilin Quint [IUtrustee@theaosa.org]
Jessilin Quint Current School

Indiana University School of Optometry (IU)
Home Town

Dalhart, TX
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
Trustee Elect - Kelly Summers [IUtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Kelly Summers Current School

Indiana University School of Optometry (IU)
Home Town

McCordsville, IN
Under Grad

DePauw University
Major in Biochemistry
Minors in Biology and Psychology
Other

Family and friends, learning, dancing, baking, BRAVO television and exercising
Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry
Trustee - Jay Bakshi [IAUtrustee@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.
Trustee Elect - Keyle Brown [IAUtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Keyle Brown Current School

InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico (IAU)
Home Town

Dahlonega, GA
Under Grad

North Georgia College and State University
Majored in Biology
Other

I love being outside and going to the beach, spending time with family and friends, exercising and walking my dog.
Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry
Trustee - Tom Hubbard [MCOtrusteet@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.
Trustee Elect - Ramon Yalldo [MCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Ramon Yalldo

Current School

Ferris State University-Michigan College of Optometry (MCO)


Home Town

West Bloomfield, MI


Under Grad

Wayne State University
Majored in Biology
Other

I enjoy playing and watching sports, especially all the Detroit teams. I love to spend time with my family and friends. Food makes me happy.
University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry
Trustee - Alaina Mudder [UMSLtrustee@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
Trustee Elect - Devin Sasser [UMSLtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Devin Sasser Current School

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

Dallas, TX
Under Grad

Xavier University of Louisiana - majored in Biology
Other

Movies, exercising and music
New England College of Optometry
Trustee - Jennifer Raska [NECOtrustee@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
Trustee Elect - Corinne Bacher [NECOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Corinne Bacher Current School

New England College of Optometry (NECO)
Home Town

Cornwall, ON
Under Grad

University of Waterloo
Majored in Science and Business
Other

Running, cycling, swimming, music/piano, snowboarding
NOVA Southeastern University College of Optometry
Trustee - Morgan Strub [NOVAtrustee@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.
Trustee Elect - Ryan Beck [NOVAtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Ryan Beck Current School

Southeastern University College of optometry (NOVA)
Home Town

Randolph, NJ /
Boca Raton, FL
Under Grad

University of Central Florida - Majored in General Business Administration, minor in International Business and Marketing
Other

Ice hockey, football, movies, TV, tutoring, spending time with my dog at the park, and the beach!
Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
Trustee - Leslie Faulkner [NSUOCOtrustee@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

I love to read any genre of book. I also enjoy cooking and baking. I love spending time with my family and traveling.
Trustee Elect - Casey Dillard [NSUOCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org ]
Casey Dillard Current School

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

Sallisaw, OK
Under Grad

Northeastern State University, Earning a Degree in Vision Science
Other

Traveling, playing guitar and basketball
The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Trustee - Danny Mack [OSUtrustee@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
Trustee Elect - Andrew Steele [OSUtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Andrew Steele Current School

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

Central City, KY
Under Grad

Western Kentucky University
Majored in Biology/Chemistry
Other

Reading, college football, kayaking, traveling and loving my wife and 1-1/2 kids
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 - Warren Whitley [PUCOtrustee@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
Trustee Elect - Shane McDonald [PUCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Shane McDonald Current School

Pacific University College of Optometry (PUCO)
Home Town

Jaffray, BC
Under Grad

University of Alberta/Pacific University
Majored in Vision Science
Other

Mountaineering, hiking, cycling, travel, rock climbing
Rosenberg College of Optometry at University of Incarnate Word (RSO)
Trustee - Annie Mosier Eslit [Rieger@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
Trustee Elect - Raelyn Ottenbreit [mosieres@student.uiwtx.edu]
Raelyn Ottenbreit Current School

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

Regina, SK
Under Grad

University of Regina
Majored in Math, Minor in Biology
Other

"Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire."
Southern California College of Optometry
Trustee - Brian Park [SCCOtrustee@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
Trustee Elect - Michelle Lee [SCCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Michelle Lee Current School

Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO)
Home Town

Torrance, CA
Under Grad

University of California, San Diego, Majored in Biology
Other

I swoon over jazz music; currently learning the guitar and want to learn how to ballroom dance. In my spare time, I thoroughly love reading, crafting, traveling, and spending time with my baby niece and rambunctious nephew.
Southern College of Optometry
Trustee - Kathryn Huebner [SCOtrustee@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
Trustee Elect - Amy Puerto [SCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Amy Puerto Current School

Southern College of Optometry (SCO)
Home Town

Somerset, KY
Under Grad

Bellarmine University, Major in Political Science and Communication
Other

Road trips, playing cribbage, politics, baking, and just about everything else!
State University of New York State College of Optometry
Trustee - Colleen Dye [SUNYtrustee@theaosa.org]
Colleen Dye 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.
Trustee Elect - Stefan Levay-Young [SUNYtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Stefan Levay-Young Current School

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

El Cerrito, CA
Under Grad

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Majored in Biology
Other

Soccer, college sports, running, organizing
Western University of Health Science College of Optometry
Trustee - Tyler Phan [WUCOtrustee@theaosa.org]
Tyler Phan Current School

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

Orange County, CA
Under Grad

UCLA - Majored in Psychobiology
Other

I enjoy playing tennis, hiking and watching movies
Trustee Elect - Mary Kim Hoang [WUCOtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Mary Kim Hoang Current School

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

Long Beach, CA
Under Grad

UCLA - Majored in
Biophysics
Other

Baking, cooking, snowboarding
University of Montreal School of Optometry
Trustee - Martin Spiro [UMtrustee@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.
Trustee Elect - Veronique L'Heureux [UMtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Veronique L'Heureux Current School

University of Montreal School of Optometry (UM)
Home Town

Montreal, Canada
Under Grad

University of Montreal
Other

Singing, music, cinema
University of Waterloo School of Optometry
Trustee - Jessica Steen [UWtrusteet@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!
Trustee Elect - Allison Yee [UWtrustee-elect@theaosa.org]
Allison Yee Current School

University of Waterloo School of Optometry (UW)
Home Town

Edmonton, AB
Under Grad

University of Alberta, Major in Biological Sciences and Minor in Psychology
Other

Running, volleyball, swimming, singing, piano and traveling.