Committees

 

 

The following standing committees, with the exception of the Executive Committee, shall have its members appointed from the membership by the President and will be specifically assigned duties by and shall report to the Board periodically as determined by the President or a quorum majority of the Board. Committee appointments are made by the President during election years (every odd-numbered year) and are for two year renewable terms.

 

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for the management of the business of the NAVAO and advises the President on all policy matters of the Association. The Executive Committee consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President.

  • Jarett Mazzarella, O.D., FAAO (President)
  • Megan Tomsik, O.D., FAAO (Vice-President)
  • Nancy Shenouda-Awad, O.D., FAAO (Secretary)
  • Andrew Crist, O.D., FAAO (Treasurer)
  • Molly McGinty-Tauren, O.D., FAAO (Immediate Past-President)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee monitors funds and assists the Treasurer in the collection and disbursements of funds. The committee also projects future financial demands and sources for the Association.

  • Andrew Crist, O.D., FAAO (Treasurer, Chair and Executive Committee Liaison)
  • Molly McGinty-Tauren, O.D., FAAO  
  • Lindsey Thomas, O.D.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee recommends means for membership retention and growth and monitors pertinent data about the membership.

  • Jennifer L. Monarrez, O.D. (Membership Director and Co-Chair)
  • Lori (Mandy) Pennington, O.D. (Membership Director and Co-Chair)
  • Megan Tomsik, O.D., FAAO (Executive Committee Liaison)
  • Catherine Chiu, O.D.
  • Samantha Kamo, O.D.
  • Tamseela Khan, O.D.
  • Gayle LePosa, O.D.
  • Hilary Price, O.D., FAAO
  • Kelly Richmond-Revy, O.D., FAAO
  • Heather Spampinato, O.D., FAAO
  • Christine Tran, O.D.
  • Tiffany Tucker, O.D.
  • Jade Walker, O.D., FAAO
  • Katherine Wang, O.D., FAAO  

Events Committee

The Events Committee is responsible for planning and overseeing all NAVAO functions, including the annual NAVAO Business Meeting and Reception

  • Harsida Desai, O.D., FAAO (Co-Chair)
  • Leah Plescia, O.D., FAAO (Co-Chair)
  • Nancy Shenouda-Awad, O.D., FAAO (Executive Committee Liaison)
  • Sarah Dieter, O.D., FAAO  
  • Carla Gilbertson, O.D., FAAO 
  • Carrie Ho, O.D., FAAO
  • Heather Spampinato, O.D., FAAO
  • Katherine Wang, O.D., FAAO

Newsletter Committee

The Newsletter Committee is responsible for maintaining a formal communications link with the membership and assists the Newsletter Editor with publishing the quarterly NAVAO Newsletter.

  • Megan Carter, O.D., O.D, FAAO (Newsletter Editor and Chair)
  • Molly McGinty-Tauren, OD, FAAO (Executive Committee Liaison)
  • Amy Chen (Resident Liaison) 
  • Lisa Beard, O.D., FAAO
  • Hyewon (Leigha) Chang, O.D., FAAO
  • Danielle Kalberer, O.D., FAAO
  • Anju Kanikunnel, O.D., FAAO
  • Molly McGinty-Tauren, O.D., FAAO
  • Michelle Nguyen, O.D.
  • Shradha Parikh, O.D.
  • Lindsey Wetherby, O.D., FAAO
  • Pete Liette, O.D., FAAO

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee is responsible for communicating with the membership via online technology. The Committee will maintain the NAVAO website, make suggestions for its improvement or enhancement, and conduct events requiring technological support as directed by the Executive Committee.

  • Alvaro Castillo, O.D., FAAO (Director of Technology and Co-Chair)

  • Melissa Chen, O.D., FAAO (Director of Technology and Co-Chair)

  • Matthew Beard, O.D., FAAO
  • Kevin J. Mercado, O.D., FAAO
  • Tran Nguyen, O.D., FAAO 
  • Susan Zacatelco, O.D., FAAO
  • Cathy Zou, O.D.

Technology Sub-Committee on Continuing Education

  • Amber Louprasong, O.D., FAAO (Coordinator)
  • Angella Gentry, O.D., FAAO
  • Elizabeth Lemos, O.D., FAAO
  • Laura Perron, O.D.

Residency Committee

The residency committee is responsible for the promotion of VA residency programs and to keep the Board abreast of issues pertinent to the residency system.

  • Allicia Kelly, O.D., FAAO (Co-Chair)
  • Jennifer Tong, O.D., FAAO (Co-Chair)
  • Joan Browne, O.D., FAAO
  • Yangdi Chen, O.D.
  • Candace Greenough, O.D.
  • Ethan Leyda, O.D.
  • Shephali Patel, O.D., FAAO
  • Laura Segraves, O.D.
  • Roxanne Senechal, O.D., FAAO

Professional Relations Committee

The professional relations committee is responsible for monitoring matters pertinent to the Association relative to professional groups to include: AOA, ACOE, AFOS, AAO, ABCMO, NBEO, ARBO, NOA and ASCO.

  • Theresa Jay, OD, FAAO (Chair)
  • Robert Binkley, OD, FAAO  
  • Christopher Bugajski, OD, FAAO
  • Jennifer Elder, OD, FAAO
  • Sonal Pandya, OD, FAAO
  • Nathan Rock, OD, FAAO
  • Mary Chivetta, OD, MBA, FAAO, ABO Dipl
  • Carolyn Chakuoff, OD, FAAO
  • Jessica M. Johnson, OD, FAAO
  • Lauren Choy, OD, FAAO