•Strategic Consulting regarding health care, particularly eye care, including professional recruiting, trade and professional associations, business plan & sales strategy development related to vision care and the optical and ophthalmic industries.

The Advisory Board is established to provide the Dean of PCO with:• Advice on the responsiveness of the academic programs to the current market demands;• Assistance in institutional advancement, including developing and securing financial resources from both internal and external sources;• Assistance in addressing program issues such as learning environment, faculty development, technology, job placement, industry relationships, research development, curriculum, alumni needs… Show more The Advisory Board is established to provide the Dean of PCO with:• Advice on the responsiveness of the academic programs to the current market demands;• Assistance in institutional advancement, including developing and securing financial resources from both internal and external sources;• Assistance in addressing program issues such as learning environment, faculty development, technology, job placement, industry relationships, research development, curriculum, alumni needs, etc., as might be presented Show less

WE COLLABORATEwith businesses to design industry- and job-specific courses based on employers' IT needs.WE TEACHtechnology skills training and professional development tailored to business' needs, to highly motivated students from overlooked talent pools.WE MATCHtalented graduates to employers, providing career support throughout the process.

The Foundation for Eye Health Awareness, is 501 (c)(3) non-profit educational foundation that was created to increase the public’s awareness about the importance of eye health through a nationwide messaging campaign that directs people to take better care of their eyes.

Led the development and delivery of practice advancment tools and services to support the growth of eye exam patients at optomteric offices affiliated with Luxottica - training, continuing education, communication, benchmarking, systems, equipm,ent and technology, staffing.

As SVP for Eye Care, I oversaw the support for the optometrists and opticians affiliated in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico with LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical and EYEXAM of California, a licensed vision health care service plan. As head of eye care for LRNA, I oversaw office operations, equipment selection, professional training, optometric recruiting, regulatory compliance, professional relations, vision care plans, communications, marketing, contact lens… Show more As SVP for Eye Care, I oversaw the support for the optometrists and opticians affiliated in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico with LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical and EYEXAM of California, a licensed vision health care service plan. As head of eye care for LRNA, I oversaw office operations, equipment selection, professional training, optometric recruiting, regulatory compliance, professional relations, vision care plans, communications, marketing, contact lens management, support staff development, and the implementation of a centralized, real-time on-line appointment process for over 2000 offices. Show less

Staff attorney on the Standards and Certification Magnuson-Moss rulemaking, which examined whether industry practices related to the creation and use of product standards were injuring competition or leading to unfair or deceptive practices. Lead attorney on the final approval and implementation of the Used Care Rule. Attorney in the Bureau of Consumer Protection Director's office for evaluation of new cases and rule making proposals. Staff attorney in the Dallas Regional Office.