Committees

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for the management of the business of the NAVAO and advises the President on all policy matters of the Association. The Executive Committee consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President.

• Brian S Kawasaki, O.D, M.B.A. (President & Chair)

• David Storer, O.D. (Vice-President)

• Janel Chou, O.D. (Secretary)

• Makesha Sink, O.D. (Treasurer)

• Gay K Tokumaru, O.D. (Immediate Past President)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee monitors funds and assists the Treasurer in the collection and disbursements of funds. The committee also projects future financial demands and sources for the Association.

• Makesha Sink, O.D. (Treasurer and Chair)

• Michael McGovern, O.D.

• Glenn Saxon, O.D.

• Weon Jun, O.D.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee recommends means for membership retention and growth and monitors pertinent data about the membership.

• Katherine Wang, O.D. (Membership Director and Chair)

• Janel Chou, O.D. (Executive Committee Liaison)

• Rachel Caywood, O.D.

• Meghan Elkins, O.D.

• Joy A Kerns, O.D.

• Rebecca Kline, O.D.

• David N. Lynne, O.D. , F.A.A.O.

• Margaret Mannion, O.D.

Events Committee

The Events Committee is responsible for planning and overseeing all NAVAO functions, including the annual NAVAO Business Meeting, Reception, and Dinner.

• Minna Huang, O.D. (Director of Events and Chair)

• David Storer, O.D. (Executive Committee Liaison)

• Katherine Wang, O.D.

• Nancy Wong, O.D., Ph.D.

Newsletter Committee

The Newsletter Committee is responsible for maintaining a formal communications link with the membership and assists the Newsletter Editor with publishing the quarterly NAVAO Newsletter.

• Dawn N Tomasini, O.D. (Newsletter Editor and Chair)

• Brian S Kawasaki, O.D, M.B.A. (Executive Committee Liaison)

• Paul Gruosso, O.D.

• Phillip K. Haiman, O.D.

• Michelle Chen Lynch, O.D.

• Joseph A. Pruitt, O.D.

• Melissa M. Walters, O.D.

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee is responsible for communicating with the membership via online technology. The Committee will maintain the NAVAO website, make suggestions for its improvement or enhancement, and conduct events requiring technological support as directed by the Executive Committee.

• Kevin Mercado, O.D. (Director of Technology and Chair)

• Brian S Kawasaki, O.D, M.B.A. (Executive Committee Liaison)

• Jason Powell, O.D.

• Danielle L. Weiler, O.D.

• Brett Zwolensky, O.D.