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Optometry Giving Sight Names Donna J. Mikulecky Executive Director

Donna J. Mikulecky OGS executive director

Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) has announced that Donna J. Mikulecky, CPA, has accepted the organization’s Executive Director position. She replaces retiring Executive Director Lois Schoenbrun, FAAO, who has served in the role since April 2022.

Mikulecky has more than 25 years of experience leading healthcare organizations, most recently as Chief Operating Officer of Vision Source. Until her appointment as Executive Director, she served as Treasurer of OGS’s U.S. and Canada Boards of Directors.

“I’ve had the pleasure of serving with Donna for the last several years,” says U.S. Board Chair, Dr. Juan Carlos Aragón. “As a board member, she has been committed to our mission and a very valued colleague. I look forward to working with her in her new role.”

“She has the skills and experience to lead us forward. With Donna’s passion, business acumen, and industry knowledge, OGS will continue to invest in the international development of optometry to provide sustainable primary vision care to those in need.”

Dr. Susan Cooper, Canada Board Chair, Optometry Giving Sight

As “Optometry’s Charity™,” OGS raises funds from optometrists, optometry practices, and optometry- related businesses and corporations to award grants for sustainable, impactful projects that expand the profession and improve access to vision care in underserved areas of the world. During the last 20 years, OGS has: awarded more than 180 grants for primary eye care services for more than 8 million people; funded the training of more than 14,000 optometrists and eye care personnel; established more than 130 vision centers in underserved areas; and served individuals of all ages in more than 40 countries.

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