The leadership of the National Optometric Association (NOA) has been instrumental in advancing the organization’s mission—from expanding opportunities for minority optometrists to improving access to quality eye and vision care in underserved communities. The dedicated individuals below have helped shape the NOA’s growth, outreach, and lasting impact on the field of optometry.

Dr. Ed Marshall

Executive Director

Dr. Mark Orso

President

Dr. Frank Barnes

Immediate Past President

Dr. Shawn Hobbs

President-Elect

Vice President

Dr. Tanya Carter

Secretary

Dr. Margaret Adubor

Co-Secretary

Dr. Jordan Claboine

Treasurer

Dr. Breanne McGhee

Trustee At-Large I / CE Director

Dr. David Baptiste

Trustee At-Large II / NOSA Student Director

Dr. Sophia Johnson

Co-Trustee At-Large II

Dr Chantal Jacques

Trustee Region I

Dr. Mariah Marshall

Co – Trustee Region I

Dr. Karina Fulton

Trustee Region II

Dr. Araba Otoo

Co-Trustee Region II

Dr. Smith Blanc

Trustee Region III

Dr. Nicole Akpunku

Trustee Region III

Dr. Willnella Peters

Co-Trustee Region III

Dr. William Jackson

Trustee Region IV

Dr. Jacob Wilson

Trustee Region V

Dr. Sherrol Reynolds

NOF president

JoAndria Brown

NOSA President