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Board of Directors

The board of directors consists of ten members, each of whom has served as the president of the private practice club at his/her school in the past and has been an active member of the national organization.  Members consist of current optometry students and recent graduates. The board of directors will be responsible for overseeing the subcommittees and ensuring that Solution remains a sustainable organization year after year. Each board member will serve a two year term.  

Spring 2019 - 2020 Board of Directors

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Executive Director: Dr. Bianca Augustino, IAUPR '18
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President: Erin Lutley, SUNY '20
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Vice President: Dr. Christopher McCollum, IAUPR '19
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Treasurer: Dr. Jordan Claboine, OSU '19
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Secretary: Dr. Peter Jacques, UMSL '19
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Executive Director Elect: Dr. Jessica Capri, ICO '19
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Board Member: Aaron Motacek, ICO '20
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Board Member: Emily Shtull, SUNY '21
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Board Member: Dan Philips, UCB '20
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Board Member: Ambrosia Makini, KYCO '20
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Board Member: Katelyn McDevitt, UHCO '20

Spring 2018 - 2019 Board of Directors

Executive Director: Dr. Bianca Augustino, IAUPR '18
President: Dr. Kristin Barnes, NOVA '18
Treasurer: Dr. Nick Sostilio, SUNY '19
Vice President & Secretary: Dr. Akshay Patil, MCHPS '19
 Junior Board Members: Dr. Jessica Capri (ICO '19), Dr. Christopher McCollum (IAUPR '19), Dr. Jordan Claboine (OSU '19), Dr. Peter Jacques (UMSL '19), Erin Lutley (SUNY  '20)

Spring 2017 - 2018 Board of Directors

Executive Director: Dr. Jeff Simmons, IUSO '16
Executive Director Elect: Dr. Bianca Augustino, IAUPR '18

President: Dr. Sloan Rajadhyksha, UCBSO '17
Vice President: Dr. Casey Wilgenbusch, ICO '17
Treasurer: Dr. Hailey Shaffer, IUSO '17
Secretary: Dr. Brandon Or, SUNY '18
 Junior Board Members: Dr. Mohammed Jomha (ICO '18), Dr. Kristin Barnes (NOVA '18), Nick Sostilio (SUNY '19), Akshay Patil (MCHPS '19)

Spring 2016 - 2017 Board of Directors

Executive Director: Dr. Kristin O'Brien
President: Dr. Jeff Simmons
Vice President: Dr. William To
Treasurer: Dr. Megan Tholen
Secretary: Dr. Susan Ly Johnson
Alumni Communications: Dana Beards
Board Members: Brandon Or, Sloan Rajadhyksha, Casey Wilgenbusch, Hailey Shaffer


As part of our mission to become a more established national network for student leaders, at the April 2013 national meeting, SOLutioN decided to establish, nominate, and vote for an Executive Director as well as an official Board of Directors.  The position of Executive Director is vital to the success of SOLutioN and provides advice, leadership, and stability to both SOLutioN as a whole as well as the individual private practice organizations at each of the colleges of optometry.  Mr. Dana Beards was the Executive Director for the past years. In 2016, SOLutioN announced that Dr. Kristin O'Brien will serve as the Executive Director.  No one has been more involved and is more deserving of this title; congratulations Kristin!
As a Non-Profit Organization 501(c)(3) we are always looking for people to support our national meetings and help cultivate future private practice leaders!
Contact SOLutioN for more information on how your organization can help.
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