Tag: leadership
A Rapid Rise From Graduation to Anchorage
Brooke Major, OD, MS, has packed a remarkable amount of professional growth into just one year. And she’s only getting started.
Just one year...
New AOA President Dr. Teri Geist Focuses on Relationships, Advocacy and...
For Teri Geist, OD, becoming president of the American Optometric Association (AOA) is not about a dramatic shift in direction. It’s about carrying forward...
Catch Up With Previous Grads—2026
Graduation may often feel like the finish line, but for these recent optometry graduates, it was just the beginning. In the few short years...
From Manager to Optometrist: A Midlife Career Change
The year she turned 40, Dana Kindberg, OD, thought her life was fully mapped out. She had earned a psychology degree, built a successful...
Treehouse Eyes Appoints Tony Sommer as CEO
Treehouse Eyes announced the appointment of Tony Sommer as Chief Executive Officer.
Co-founder and current CEO Matt Oerding will step down from his role as...
OD Resets Career With Help From National Vision Network
Kara Bachus, OD, FAAO, built her career on loyalty to the optometric profession.
For nearly 25 years, she worked at the same MD/OD practice, where...
Nominate an Outstanding OD for Theia Awards of Excellence
For the past decade, Women In Optometry has celebrated a total of 71 women through the annual Theia Awards of Excellence.
Nominations for the 11th...
2026 Women’s Leadership Conference Keynote: The Relationship Advantage
The Relationship Advantage: Master the Art of Influence and Connection for Real Results in Business and Life
In every room, there’s one person who stands...
Resilience as a Leader
By Maria Sampalis, OD
Setbacks are inevitable. What defines a leader is not whether they fail, but how they respond. Resilience isn’t a mysterious trait...
Dr. Marina Su Brings a New Lens to SUNY University Eye...
Drawing on a diverse background that spans legal studies, private practice, education and executive leadership, Marina Su, OD, FAAO, has been appointed Vice President...
