The Visionary Fall 2009

Terry Moehnke, O.D., M.S. (MSCVR ‘07), a graduate of the Master of Science in Clinical Vision Research program, was named the 2008-09 National Sertoman of the Year for undertaking many community service projects, including development of the Veterans Memorial Park in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The award was presented at the Sertoma club’s national convention in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 24. D. Duane Mohon, O.D. (’98) was appointed for a second term to the Alabama Optometric Association Board of Directors. He also was appointed to another term as a member of the Alabama Medicare Carrier Committee and served on the 2009 SECO International Logistics Committee. Barton Parker, O.D. (’97) celebrated his fifth year in private practice and is secretary of the Palm Beach County Optometric Association. He lives in Lake Worth, Florida, with his wife, Paula, and two children—Ryan (age 7) and Jill (age 2). Steve Newman, O.D. (‘96) practices nutritional optometry in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He recently published his first book, Feel More Alive Now , about food, diet, and exercise. Michele Rogers, O.D. (‘96) was named Citizen of the Year by the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club in California. Her long list of volunteer work includes co-chairing the Movie in the Park; organizing the Cops and Kids Day luncheon; revitalizing and energizing a dying Job’s Daughters Bethel 295; being an active member of the Chevron Community Advisory Panel; and organizing the annual Fire Safety Poster Contest awards luncheon. Nathan Roland, O.D. (’04) received the New Mexico Optometric Association’s Young Optometrist of the Year Award. He practices in Albuquerque and is a member of the American Optometric Association and New Mexico Optometric Association (NMOA). He contributes to AOA-PAC and serves as AOA-PAC State Representative. He has served on the NMOA Board of Directors since 2007 and contributes to the NMOA-PAC. During his tenure as the New Mexico representative for AOA’s “Drive for 65” campaign, the NMOA gained 12 new members. He also attends the New Mexico State Legislature sessions and committee meetings in support of optometry and is an InfantSEE provider. Jeanne Ruff, O.D. (’05) lives in Williamsburg, Virginia, and has been in a solo practice since October 2007. Rebecca L. Schoonover, O.D. (’04) received the Northeastern Pennsylvania Optometric Society’s Young Optometrist of the Year Award in 2008. Tracey Dublirer Sinoway, O.D. (’96) was on Fox News in January discussing an article on the effects of outdoor play on myopic children. Cristina Sicoia, O.D. (’99) practices in Cooper City, Florida, with her husband, Daniel, an optician. In September 2008, she joined a British eye team in Romania, helping over 400 people receive eyeglasses. Kevin Smith, O.D. (‘99) practices in Tampa, Florida. He purchased his first practice, South Tampa Eye Site, in April 2008 and a second practice, Optical Effects, in January 2009. Adam Stelzer, O.D. (’07) was named executive director of The Laser Center of Coral Gables. He works closely with Dr. Alberto Aran in planning and managing refractive laser surgery and implantable lens procedures. Dr. Stelzer also instructs and lectures to optometric externs from NSU College of Optometry and several other optometry schools as part of the tertiary care externship at Aran Eye Associates. Marc B. Taub, O.D. (Resident ‘97) became a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development at the organization’s annual meeting in Palm Springs, California, in October 2008. He is a faculty member at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Christopher Vincent, O.D. (01) received the Colorado Optometric Association’s Young Optometrist of the Year Award and is a partner in a private practice in Highland Ranch (Denver). He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Colorado Optometric Association (COA). He began his service to the state association as a member of the COA Banquet Committee and later became chair of the committee. He was recognized in 2005 with the COA’s Young Optometrist of the Year Award. In 2007, Dr. Vincent was elected to the COA Board of Trustees and is the board liaison to the COA auditing, credentials, long-range planning, nominating, and resolutions committees as well as the Past Presidents Council. He is an InfantSEE provider. Kate Wagner, O.D . (‘03) a partner in Elmquist Eye Group in Fort Myers, Florida, was named on Gulf Coast Business Review’s “40 Under 40” list of the brightest professionals under the age of 40 who work in Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. Prior to joining the Elmquist Eye Group, Dr. Wagner was commissioned as a captain in the United States Army Medical Services Corps in 2003 and was stationed at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg. In 2005, she was deployed to Iraq with the 261 st Area Support Medical Battalion and received the Army Commendation Medal for service. While stationed at a base near Baghdad, she provided routine and emergency care for U.S. soldiers, contract workers, and local Iraqi civilians. alumni pages We came across this photo from our archives, dusted it off, and found a “treasure” of an image. We thought it would be fun to offer it up to the alumni to see if anyone recognizes this alumnus. We also thought it would make for a great contest. For the first person to correctly identify the alumnus in the photo, the prize will be free CE registration at the 14 th Annual Clinical Eye Care Conference and Alumni Reunion on May 14-16, 2010. Hint: This alumnus graduated between 1993 and 1997 and is a man of vision. Please submit your entry by email to TheVisionary@nsu.nova.edu . The winner will be announced in our spring issue. Good Luck! The Visionary Editorial Board Who’s This Alumnus?