Faculty and Student <p><strong>Chair: Matthew Bovenzi, OD, FAAO</strong></p> <p><img style="margin: 0px 5px; float: left;" src="https://newyork.aoa.org/Affiliates/NY/Images/committee/Matthew%20Bovenzi_OD_FAAO_1.webp" alt="Matthew Bovenzi, OD, FAAO" width="200" height="317" class="blockImg" /></p> <p><strong>Mission</strong>: Emphasize the role of organized Optometry, and specifically NYSOA to students and faculty at all Optometry institutions with an emphasis in the Northeast.</p> <p><strong>Goals</strong>: Increase membership and improve engagement for both faculty and students. Collaborate with institutions to develop NYSOA networks within Optometry Schools. Build a list of student groups and events as well as faculty &amp; student liaisons at Optometric Institutions.</p> 2030-12-31