Women In Optometry regularly recognizes the accomplishments of women ODs in the profession and in their communities. Have you stepped into a new leadership role or recently won an award? Send us a note: MBijlefeld@jobson.com.
Southern Educational Congress of Optometry International
| Tiffany McElroy, OD, of Eye Care Associates in Laurel, Mississippi, was honored as the Young Optometrist of the South. |  |
Texas Optometric Association
| Jennifer Deakins McCreight, OD, FAAO, of Fort Worth was honored as the Optometrist of the Year. |  |
| Swati Modi, OD, FAAO, of Houston was honored as the Educator of the Year. |  |
| Sandra Juarez Fortenberry, OD, FAAO, of San Antonio was honored with the Mollie Armstrong Leadership award for her significant public service contributions. |  |
American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC) Podcast
| Caroline Cauchi, OD, FIAOMC; |  |
| Cheryl Chapman, OD, FIAOMC, Dipl ABO; |  |
| and Leah Johnson, OD, FAAO, FSLS, participated in a podcast for the AAOMC. They speak directly to female ODs on why they should integrate myopia management into their practice. |  |
Woo University: Elevating Women in Eye Care
| Dori Carlson, OD, FAAO, presented Developing the CEO Within You. |  |
| Maria Sampalis, OD, presented Gender Inequalities in the Eye Care. |  |
| Karen Lee, OD, FAAO, FSLS; |  |
| Rutvie Doshi, OD, FAAO; |  |
| and Elise Kramer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, presented Rapid Fire: The Many Faces of Optometry: Perspective of Women ODs. |  |
| Chandra Mickles, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS; |  |
| Kristin Anderson, OD, FNAP, FAAO; |  |
| and Leah Johnson, OD, FAAO, presented Overcoming Perceived Barriers. | |
2022 Vision Monday Leadership Summit Speakers: New Access Points and Routes to Care
| Amanda Nanasy, OD; |  |
| Jennifer Stewart, OD; |  |
| and Solomon Gould, OD. |  |
Congratulations to all honorees!
