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Clinical & CE Topics- Click the Descriptions for their Bio!

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Thousands of hours of CE delivered at major conferences; expertise in optics and professional development. 

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Barbara Basti, MHA, LDO

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

 Miami Dade College professor; teaches optics, eyewear fabrication, and management. 



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George Bourque, ABOM

George Bourque, ABOM

Franklin Cummings Tech instructor; ABO-NCLE board member; interactive CE speaker at Vision Expo East/West. 


Contact George

Susan Klacik

George Bourque, ABOM

ABO/AOA CE provider; expertise in lens design and technology. 



Contact Susan

Dr. Michelle Hoff, OD, LDO

 UC Berkeley faculty; teaches ophthalmic optics, clinical exams, binocular vision. 

Contact Dr. Hoff

Pete Hanlin, ABOM

 VP of Professional Services at Essilor; Master Optician and 20+ year CE speaker. 


Contact Pete

Jackie O’Keefe, ABOC

Thomas Neff, ABO/NCLE Advanced

Jackie O’Keefe, ABOC

Licensed optician; Transitions Optical Speaker Bureau; Quantum Optical course preparer. 

Contact Jackie

Kelly Rosemann, ABO

Thomas Neff, ABO/NCLE Advanced

Jackie O’Keefe, ABOC

 National Technical Training Manager at Hoya; ABO Level II speaker on optics & eyecare. 

Contact Kelly

Thomas Neff, ABO/NCLE Advanced

Thomas Neff, ABO/NCLE Advanced

Hillsborough CC Assistant Professor; NAO board member; United Opticians of America board. 

Contact Tommy

Dianna Graves

Bernie Stewart

Paraoptometric educator and clinic supervisor; CE on glaucoma, visual fields, triage, patient care, workplace safety. 

Contact Dianna

Bernie Stewart

Bernie Stewart

Bernie Stewart

Ophthalmic educator; specialties in refraction, functional testing, retinoscopy, and contact lenses. 


Contact Bernie

John Zimmerman

Bernie Stewart

Bernie Stewart

Bio coming soon – available for speaking engagements. 



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Jody Parmer, ABO

Jacob Behrhorst, ABO

Jacob Behrhorst, ABO

 Head of Brand Ambassador Team, Younger Optics; edu-social training, business development, ECP outreach. 


Contact Info Coming

Jacob Behrhorst, ABO

Jacob Behrhorst, ABO

Jacob Behrhorst, ABO

Certified speaker and former practice manager with 20 years in optical, experienced in training, curriculum development, and practice operations. 

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Zack Kastner, ABO-AC

Jacob Behrhorst, ABO

Zack Kastner, ABO-AC

Owner of Shorewood Opticians; ABO-certified CE speaker on advanced lens technology, prism corrections, spectacle making, and independent practice advocacy.

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Contact Lenses- Click the Descriptions for their Bio!

Andrew Bruce, LDO, ABOM, FNAO, NCLEM, FCLSA

Andrew Bruce, LDO, ABOM, FNAO, NCLEM, FCLSA

Andrew Bruce, LDO, ABOM, FNAO, NCLEM, FCLSA

Master in Ophthalmic Optics & Contact Lens Technology; COPE-approved national lecturer. 

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B.W. Phillips, NCLEM, FCLSA

Andrew Bruce, LDO, ABOM, FNAO, NCLEM, FCLSA

Andrew Bruce, LDO, ABOM, FNAO, NCLEM, FCLSA

Past CLSA President; 25+ years at Duke Ophthalmology Contact Lens Service; keratoconus, pediatric fits. 

Contact B.W.

Jane Buckland, NCLE Master

Andrew Bruce, LDO, ABOM, FNAO, NCLEM, FCLSA

Jane Buckland, NCLE Master

50+ years in contact lens practice & education; NCLE exam writer; SECO & Vision Expo lecturer. 

Contact Jane

Mike Gzik, NCLEC, FCLSA

Linda Cole, ABO, NCLE, CPOT

Jane Buckland, NCLE Master

Adjunct CL instructor at SUNY; private practice optician; past NY CLSA president. 

Contact Mike

Dr. Michelle Hoff, OD, LDO

Linda Cole, ABO, NCLE, CPOT

Linda Cole, ABO, NCLE, CPOT

CL experience in clinical teaching at Berkeley.


Contact Dr. Hoff

Linda Cole, ABO, NCLE, CPOT

Linda Cole, ABO, NCLE, CPOT

Linda Cole, ABO, NCLE, CPOT

Senior Accounts Manager at X-Cel Specialty Contacts; extensive scleral and specialty CL training. 

Contact Linda

Phernell Walker, MBA, ABOM, LDO

Phernell Walker, MBA, ABOM, LDO

Phernell Walker, MBA, ABOM, LDO

Bio coming soon – available for speaking engagements. 

Contact Phernell

Technology & Innovation - Click the Descriptions for Bios!

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

Chadwick Optical President; expert in prisms, low vision rehab, and innovative lens processing. 

Matt Balester

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

 Shamir Education Department; lens technology, dispensing techniques, practice management. 

Tina Lahti, ABOC

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

Tina Lahti, ABOC

VP of Sales & Marketing at IOT; recognized author/speaker on lens technology. 

Todd Lossone

Tina Lahti, ABOC

Essilor Growth Consultant; managed vision care & practice innovation. 

Ric Peralta, ABOC

“Optical Jedi”; progressive design testing, fitting innovation, customer service training. 

Kathy Shiller

ZEISS Technical Education Specialist; educator on new lens technologies. 

Chris Millet

Modern Optical Managing Director; 30+ years in eyewear, lenses, and vendor partnerships. 

Kevin Walker, ABO/NCLE, COEE

Vocational Optician; develops specialty training programs; ergonomics expertise. 

Matthew O’Gara

Robert Spirito, MBA, ABO, NCLE

Silhouette Technical Trainer; expert in mounting, adjustments, sales strategies. 

Robert Spirito, MBA, ABO, NCLE

Robert Spirito, MBA, ABO, NCLE

Robert Spirito, MBA, ABO, NCLE

ZEISS USA VP, Head of Marketing; led U.S. launch of coatings, ClearView lenses, Trivex & 1.74 materials. 

Velvet Hawkins, ABOC

Robert Spirito, MBA, ABO, NCLE

Velvet Hawkins, ABOC

29+ years at Zeiss; Technical Sales & Education Specialist; “Most Influential Women in Optical” honoree. 

Zachary Moebius

Robert Spirito, MBA, ABO, NCLE

Velvet Hawkins, ABOC

 Bio coming soon – available for speaking engagements. 

Jody Parmer, ABO

 Head of Brand Ambassador Team, Younger Optics; edu-social training, business development, ECP outreach. 

Jacob Behrhorst, ABO

Independent lens lab Midwest representative; certified speaker and former practice manager with 20 years in optical, experienced in training, curriculum development, and practice operations. 

Zack Kastner, ABO-AC

Zack Kastner, ABO-AC

Owner of Shorewood Opticians; ABO-certified CE speaker on advanced lens technology, prism corrections, spectacle making, and independent practice advocacy.

Business & Practice Management - Descriptions Have Bios!

Dr. Aarlan Aceto, OD

Carrie Wilson, ABOC, NCLEC

Carrie Wilson, ABOC, NCLEC

 NFOS President; teaches ophthalmic optics, contact lenses, business management 

Carrie Wilson, ABOC, NCLEC

Carrie Wilson, ABOC, NCLEC

Carrie Wilson, ABOC, NCLEC

President of Optigal Consulting; 20+ years in dispensing, manufacturing, and consulting 

Susan Klacik

Carrie Wilson, ABOC, NCLEC

Michael Gatti, ABO, NCLE

Practice consultant for Luzerne Optical; CE provider 

Michael Gatti, ABO, NCLE

Michael Gatti, ABO, NCLE

Michael Gatti, ABO, NCLE

 Senior Manager of Training & Development at Hoya; motivational educator on practice growth 

Stephanie Kannage, BA

Michael Gatti, ABO, NCLE

Stephanie Kannage, BA

ABO speaker; topics include business management, communication, team building 

Karen Michaelson

Michael Gatti, ABO, NCLE

Stephanie Kannage, BA

KARE Consulting; ABO/NCLE/COPE speaker; consultant on practice growth, inclusivity. 

Chris Millet

Jackie O’Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Robin Brush, ABO

Former COO of PECAA; worked closely with independent eye care practices. 

Robin Brush, ABO

Jackie O’Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Robin Brush, ABO

Safilo Training Manager; webinars on merchandising, frame buying, inventory. 

Jackie O’Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Jackie O’Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Jackie O’Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Licensed optician; Transitions Optical Speaker Bureau; Quantum Optical course preparer.  Consultant and trainer for optical practices. 

Crystal Anthony, ABO

Crystal Anthony, ABO

Jackie O’Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Hilco Vision Project & Training Manager; compliance, education, buying.

Judy Quinones

Crystal Anthony, ABO

Julie Ryan, ABOC

Luxottica/LensCrafters Team Lead; operations, apprenticeship programs, CE writer. 

Julie Ryan, ABOC

Crystal Anthony, ABO

Julie Ryan, ABOC

OAO 2nd Vice President; 25 years in optical across independent, labs, retail, luxury eyewear. 

Steve Alexander

Steve Alexander

Steve Alexander

Anagram Head of Growth; CE speaker & consultant; expertise in practice growth and transparency. 

Scott Parsons

Steve Alexander

Steve Alexander

Safilo Regional Manager; ABO speaker on merchandising, office management. 

Nathan Hill

Steve Alexander

David Buchanan

Illinois Opticians Association VP; luxury eyewear rep; business development consultant. 

David Buchanan

Bill Gerber, ABOC, NCLE, CPC

David Buchanan

ZEISS Sales Director; product & sales training, CRM, business development. 

Bill Gerber, ABOC, NCLE, CPC

Bill Gerber, ABOC, NCLE, CPC

Bill Gerber, ABOC, NCLE, CPC

Founder/CEO of OMG! Optical Marketing Group & Contentlinq; industry leader in optical retail design. 

Joe Sable

Bill Gerber, ABOC, NCLE, CPC

Bill Gerber, ABOC, NCLE, CPC

 Bio coming soon – available for speaking engagements. 

Michael Robinson, LDO, ABOC, ABO-AC, NCLEC, CPO

Lens Representative at EssilorLuxottica; ABO Technical Level III CE speaker

Jody Parmer, ABO

 Head of Brand Ambassador Team, Younger Optics; edu-social training, business development, ECP outreach. 

Louis Loaiza

Jacob Behrhorst, ABO

 Bio coming soon – available for speaking engagements. 

Jacob Behrhorst, ABO

Jacob Behrhorst, ABO

Independent lens lab Midwest representative; certified speaker and former practice manager with 20 years in optical, experienced in training, curriculum development, and practice operations. 

Zack Kastner, ABO-AC

Zack Kastner, ABO-AC

Owner of Shorewood Opticians; ABO-certified CE speaker on advanced lens technology, prism corrections, spectacle making, and independent practice advocacy.

Leadership & Advocacy - Click the Descriptions for Bios!

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Founding OWA member; named among optical's Most Influential Women.

Dr. Aarlan Aceto, OD

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

NFOS President and Lions Club leader; state and national advocacy. 

George Bourque, ABOM

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

George Bourque, ABOM

Former OAA director; past OAM President.

Carrie Wilson

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

George Bourque, ABOM

Member of ANSI, ISO, OWA, OAA, Optical Heritage Museum board member.

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

Chadwick Optical President; expert in prisms, low vision rehab, and innovative lens processing. 

Tina Lahti, ABOC

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

Charlie Saccarelli, ABOM, FNAO

VP of Sales & Marketing at IOT; recognized author/speaker on lens technology. 

Karen Michaelson, ABO

Dr. Michelle Hoff, OD, LDO

Dr. Michelle Hoff, OD, LDO

Founder of OPM; advocate for inclusivity and professional growth.

Dr. Michelle Hoff, OD, LDO

Dr. Michelle Hoff, OD, LDO

Dr. Michelle Hoff, OD, LDO

Founder of Mindful Eyes Foundation; mentor and advocate for patients and students.

Jane Buckland, NCLEM, FANO

Dr. Michelle Hoff, OD, LDO

Jackie O'Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Fellow of NAO and CLSA; Past president of Pacific Coast Contact Lens Society.

Jackie O'Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Jackie O'Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Jackie O'Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Past president of OAVA & OAME; volunteer for blindness prevention and Lions Club.

Crystal Anthony, ABO

Jackie O'Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Crystal Anthony, ABO

President of Illinois Opticians Association (ILOA); honored among optical's Most Influential Women.

Velvet Hawkins, ABOC

Jackie O'Keefe Lincoln, ABOC

Crystal Anthony, ABO

29+ years at Zeiss; Technical Sales & Education Specialist; “Most Influential Women in Optical” honoree. 

Judy Quinones, BA, LDO, ABO-A, NCLE

Judy Quinones, BA, LDO, ABO-A, NCLE

Judy Quinones, BA, LDO, ABO-A, NCLE

Founder of Mindful Eyes Foundation; mentor and advocate for patients and students.

Julie Ryan, ABOC

Judy Quinones, BA, LDO, ABO-A, NCLE

Judy Quinones, BA, LDO, ABO-A, NCLE

OAO 2nd Vice President; leadership roles in state association

Angela Lehmkuhle

Judy Quinones, BA, LDO, ABO-A, NCLE

Angela Lehmkuhle

Bio Coming Soon - available for speaking engagements.

Dibby Bartlet

Angela Lehmkuhle

Bio coming soon - available for speaking engagements

Sherrie Rogerson

Bio coming soon - available for speaking engagements

Zach Kastner, ABO-AC

Owner of Shorewood Opticians; ABO-certified CE speaker on advanced lens technology, prism corrections, spectacle making, and independent practice advocacy.

Motivational & Keynote - Click the Descriptions for Bios!

Amie Madden, ABO

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Former opera performer turned optician; Silhouette Optical Trainer and motivational CE speaker.

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Experienced Toastmasters speaker; motivational topics on professional growth.

Michael Gatti, ABO, NCLE

Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO, ALB, ACB

Michael Gatti, ABO, NCLE

Motivational educator blending practice growth and inspiration.

Stephanie Kannage, BA

Stephanie Kannage, BA

Michael Gatti, ABO, NCLE

CE Speaker on stress, habits, and personal growth.

Karen Michaelson, ABO

Stephanie Kannage, BA

Karen Michaelson, ABO

Motivational mentor; coaching with inspirational focus.

Robin Brush, ABO

Stephanie Kannage, BA

Karen Michaelson, ABO

Recognized by Vision Monday as one of the most Influential Women; inspirational CE presenting.

Bill Gerber, ABOC, NCLE, CPC

Bill Gerber, ABOC, NCLE, CPC

Bill Gerber, ABOC, NCLE, CPC

Award-winning speaker, emcee, and author; keynote on innovation and design.

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