OPT Visionary - Spring/Summer 2013

THE V ISIONARY • S PRING /S UMMER 2013 — 11 NOPMA The winter academic term has been an exciting one for the Nova Optometric Practice Management Association (NOPMA). The semester commenced with a joint general meeting with the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and also included a session about practice marketing presented by an optical marketing consultant. In other news, the 2013-14 NOPMA Executive Board was elected. The incoming officers are as follows: President: Lita Wu (2015) President Elect: Sylvester Nguyen (2016) Secretary: Anna-Kaye Logan (2015) Treasurer: Stephanie Moore (2016) Event Coordinator: Genny Vo (2016) Public Relations: Erica Nieves (2015) Second-Year Representative: Sophie Robinson (2016) SGA The 2013 NSUCO EyeBall, which was held April 6 at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, focused on the All Eyes on Us theme . The glamorous evening began with a walk on the red carpet, continued with a wonderful meal, and concluded with an evening of dancing. Over 350 people were in attendance to celebrate the 2013 EyeBall and the faculty and admin- istration honorees. Student government officers, as well as Michael Bacigalupi, O.D., FAAO, assistant professor and assistant dean for student affairs and admissions, worked tirelessly to finalize every detail of the popular event, which was an un- forgettable celebration of another successful NSUCO school year. 2013 HONOREES OD1 Medical Science Teacher of the Year Bindu Mayi, Ph.D. OD1 Preceptor of the Year Lilliana Betancourt, O.D. OD1 Teacher of the Year Jamie Althoff, O.D. OD2 Preceptor of the Year Laura Falco, O.D. OD2 Teacher of the Year Chris Woodruff, O.D., M.B.A. OD3 Preceptor of the Year Robert Rego, O.D. OD3 Teacher of the Year Dave Woods, O.D., M.S. Appreciation Awards from the Class of 2014 David Loshin, O.D., Ph.D. Michael Bacigalupi, O.D., M.S. Fran Franconeri Jeanne DeCaro SGA BSK CLASS OF 2014 NOPMA