Tag: representation
Meet the Student Advisory Board: Abby Wilhelmi, ICO
Abby Wilhelmi grew up in Beach, North Dakota, a town of about 1,000 people—“ironic, I realize, considering North Dakota is about as landlocked as...
Transitions and Black EyeCare Perspective Continue HBCU Light Intelligent Tour Aimed...
Transitions, along with its Diversity Advisory Board, has partnered with Black EyeCare Perspective for a HBCU Light Intelligent Tour, which is continuing in 2023....
President Steps Into Role Ready to Help Prepare Optometric and Health...
When Julie A. Schornack, OD, MEd, was installed as only the second president of Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) in late April, she also accepted...
For its 100-Year Anniversary, SECO is Making History
For the first time in SECO’s 100-year history, an outgoing female president will hand the gavel to an incoming female president at the House...
Latinos En Optometry Launches
Latinos En Optometry, also known as LEO, has launched to support Latinos in eye care and those who serve Latino communities. Diana Canto-Sims, OD, CEO...
New Dean of College of Optometry Plans to Prioritize Inclusivity and...
Keshia S. Elder, OD, MS, FAAO, will step into her new role as dean of the College of Optometry at the University of Missouri-St....
Addressing Issues of Diversity and Representation Inside Classroom and Exam Doors
Five ODs and one optometry student participated in a powerful roundtable discussion concerning the current social climate and how it impacts the profession of...
