OPT Visionary - Spring/Summer 2013

THE V ISIONARY • S PRING /S UMMER 2013 — 28 the principal or co-investigator in a host of projects, including the Feasibility of Adult Convergence Insuf- ficiency Treatment Trial, Adaptation to Spectacle Wear in Children and Adolescents with Autism, Modalities of Feedback for Computer Users with Di- abetes Mellitus, and Convergence Insufficiency in Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Autism. Dr. Bade, who is on the cusp of finishing her M.S. in Clinical Vision Research, also served as the school’s representative to NSU’s Institutional Review Board from 2004 through 2010 and was its interim di- rector in 2011 and 2012. Clearly, her return to Florida didn’t diminish her enthusiasm for professional and community service, which is evidenced by the fact that she has been the president, vice president, and treasurer of the Broward County Optometric Association, as well as a member of its board of trustees. In addition, she has generously donated her time to the Florida Op- tometric Society’s Children’s Vision Task Force. Although Dr. Bade has strived to make a difference in people’s lives for many years, it’s only now that she grudgingly admits to the full impact she has had. Whether training students, devoting time to organized optometry, or helping the less fortunate, she has touched many lives. Dr. Bade’s colleagues, though, already knew the quality of her character, having be- stowed upon her NSUCO’s Alumni Award of Excel- lence in 2007 for her commitment to the profession and the community. While Dr. Bade’s career has been immensely sat- isfying, nothing is more important than the time she spends with her children Alexandra, Ariana, and An- nika. Despite the fact that there are 25 other letters in the alphabet she could have chosen names from, Dr. Bade’s fascination with the letter A doesn’t stop her from reveling in their exploits. Alexandra is 17 and a mature junior in high school; Ariana is 12 and figuring out the complexities of being a middle school seventh grader; while Annika is 10 and in the fifth grade. As some people know, Annika had an accident four years ago that required multiple ophthalmic surgeries and the wearing of an aphakic contact lens. She has adapted well, and Dr. Bade will always be grateful to the members of the optometric community who of- fered their assistance during this trying time for her family. Her selflessness made it easy for us to re- spond in kind. Dr. Annette Bade Jennifer Smith Zolman, O.D., FCOVD (’06) was named the recipient of the prestigious 2013 South Eastern Congress of Optometry Young Optometrist of the South award. The award recognizes an optometrist in practice for fewer than 10 years that has already made a significant impact in the field of optometry. Dr. Zolman currently is a primary care optometrist and co- owner of the Draisin Vision Group. She also serves as the South Carolina InfantSEE State Leader program and co-clin- ical director of South Carolina’s Special Olympics Lion’s Club International Opening Eyes Program. In addition to private practice, she is involved in numerous optometric organiza- tions, including the Coastal Carolina Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, the South Carolina Op- tometric Physicians Association, and the Ocular Nutrition Society. In her local community, Dr. Zolman is involved in the Charleston Junior League, Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts of America, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. In 2008, she was recognized with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. While attending NSUCO, Dr. Zolman served in a number of student leadership positions, including president of her class and president of the college’s Student Government As- sociation. She also has completed three medical missions to third-world countries with her NSUCO community and is an adjunct professor at five colleges, including NSU’s College of Optometry. In addition, she allows her practice to serve as an NSUCO student externship program site. Alumni Named SECO’s 2013 Young Optometrist of the South