Leadership

Barton Blackorby

PRESIDENT

Ian Uber

VICE PRESIDENT / TREASURER

Tatiana Zanganeh

SECRETARY

Rachel Lieberman

COUNCILOR TO AAO

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