Leadership

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2023-2024

President Ian Uber
Vice-President/Treasurer Tatiana Zanganeh
Secretary Grant Justin
Secretary Elect Phil Castrovinci

SMO Councilor to AAO Gary Legault
Trauma Commissioner Lucas Groves
Chief Editor JAMO Kyle Miller
SMO Advisor Barton Blackorby
Ophthalmology Consultant for the Air Force Ryan Davis
Ophthalmology Consultant for the Army Samantha Rodgers
Ophthalmology Consultant for the Navy Kyle Miller

Board of Governors

The board includes the President, Vice President/Treasurer, Secretary, Chairpeople of active duty teaching programs, Consultants/Specialty Advisors to the respective Surgeons General, Councilor to the American Academy of Ophthalmology for SMO, and military representative to the Joint Commission for Allied Healthcare Professionals in Ophthalmology.

Leadership Rotation

The leadership of the SMO is elected by the SMO membership with a new secretary chosen during the annual meeting each year. The secretary then rotates into the position of VP/Treasurer the next year, president the third year, and finally serves as an advisor the fourth year to assist with continuity. The branch of service of the new secretary rotates between Air Force, Army, and Navy to maintain broad representation.

Past Presidents

Administration: SMO has partnered with San Francisco Association Management Services (SFAMS) for assistance with the administrative functions of the Society such as membership, finance, and website support. SFAMS is a full-service association management company providing industry leading vision and a full suite of professional management services to ophthalmology and eye care associations. www.sfams.com