ASCO Student Affairs and Admissions Professional Group

Alabama
Dr. Gerald Simon
Director of Student Affairs
University of Alabama-Birmingham
School of Optometry
gsimonod@uab.edu

Arizona
Beka Godsil
Senior Admissions Counselor
Midwestern University
Arizona College of Optometry
rgodsi@midwestern.edu

California

Tom Rainey
Director of Admissions
Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
trainey@ketchum.edu

Dr. Mike Hoffshire
Assistant Dean, Admissions & Student Affairs
University of California at Berkeley,
Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science 
mhoffshire@berkeley.edu

Morgan McClure
Assistant Director, Student Affairs University of California, Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science morgan.mcclure@berkeley.edu

Jessica Alberts
Associate Director of Admissions
Western University of Health Sciences
College of Optometry
jalberts@westernu.edu

Florida
Dr. Zoeanne Schinas
Assistant Dean for
Student Affairs & Admissions
NOVA Southeastern University
College of Optometry
zoeanne@nova.edu

Illinois
Dr. John Gialousakis
Director of Curriculum Development
Chicago College of Optometry
jgialo@midwestern.edu

Kerry Mortenson
Assistant Director of Admissions
Chicago College of Optometry
kmorte@midwestern.edu

Dr. Erik Mothersbaugh
Dean of Student Affairs
Illinois College of Optometry
EMothersbaugh@ico.edu

Indiana
Cindy Vance
Director of Student Administration
Indiana University
School of Optometry
csvance@indiana.edu

Kentucky
Joshua Justice
Director of Student Affairs & Academic Excellence
University of Pikeville
Kentucky College of Optometry
joshuajustice00@upike.edu

Massachusetts
Andrew Rosabianca
Director of Admission
MCPHS University School of Optometry
andrew.rosabianca@mcphs.edu

Kristen Tobin
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
New England College of Optometry
tobink@neco.edu

Michigan
Amy Parks
Health Colleges Administrative Specialist
Michigan College of Optometry
at Ferris State University
amyparks@ferris.edu

Dr. Juliette Daniels
Associate Dean for Student Services & Enrollment Management
University of Detroit-Mercy School of Optometry
danieljc@udmercy.edu

Missouri
Dr. Angel Simmons
Associate Dean of Student Services and Alumni Relations
University of Missouri at St. Louis College of Optometry
novela@umsl.edu

New York
Dr. Gui Albieri
VP for Student Affairs
State University of New York
College of Optometry
galbieri@sunyopt.edu

Ohio
Jennifer Bennett
Director of Student Affairs
Ohio State University
College of Optometry
bennett.1075@osu.edu

Oklahoma
Mindy Latty
Director of Student and Alumni Affairs
Northeastern State University
Oklahoma College of Optometry
lattym@nsuok.edu

Oregon
Julie Carlson
Assistant Director of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Pacific University
College of Optometry
juliecarlson@pacificu.edu

Pennsylvania
Dr. James Caldwell
Dean of Student Affairs
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus
jc4793@drexel.edu

Puerto Rico
Dr. Iris Cabello
Dean of Student Affairs
Inter American University
of Puerto Rico College of Optometry
icabello@opto.inter.edu

Tennessee
Joe Hauser
VP Student Services
Southern College of Optometry
jhauser@sco.edu

Texas
Lyle Tate
Director of Admissions, Recruiting, and Advising
University of Houston
College of Optometry
ltate@central.uh.edu

Rochelle Valera
Interim Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Director of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
University of the Incarnate Word
Rosenberg School of Optometry
rvalera@uiwtx.edu

Utah

Chelsea Saaga
Admissions Coordinator
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
chelsea.saaga@rm.edu

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Paige Pence (ASCO Staff)
Director, Student and Residency Affairs
Association of Schools and Colleges
of Optometry
ppence@opted.org