Board Members

The NAVAO Board Members assist the President in the governing of the association and carry out duties as outlined in the Constitution and By-Laws

Executive Committee

Jarett Mazzarella, O.D., FAAO
President

Salisbury VAMC

Megan Tomsik, O.D., FAAO
Vice President

Biloxi VAMC

Molly McGuinty-Tauren, O.D., FAAO
Immediate Past President

Salisbury VAMC

Nancy Shenouda-Awad, O.D., FAAO
Secretary

VA Connecticut HCS

Andrew Crist, O.D., FAAO
Treasurer
VA Central Ohio Healthcare System

Board Members

Jennifer Monarrez, O.D., FAAO
Membership Co-Director
Las Vegas VA
Lori Pennington, O.D., FAAO
Membership Co-Director
Hampton VAMC
Harsida Desai, O.D., FAAO
Events Committee Co-Director
VA West Haven HCS
Leah Plescia, O.D., FAAO
Events Committee Co-Director
Battle Creek VAMC
Megan Carter, O.D., FAAO
Newsletter Editor
VA Palo Alto HCS
Alvaro Castillo, O.D., FAAO
Technology Co-Director
VA Puget Sound HCS
Melissa Chen, O.D., FAAO
Technology Co-Director
Salisbury VAMC
Jennifer Tong, O.D., FAAO
Residency Committee Co-Director
Houston VA Medical Center
Allicia Kelly, O.D., FAAO
Residency Committee Co-Director
Fayetteville VAMC
Theresa Jay, O.D., FAAO
Professional Relations Chair
Salisbury VAMC