As we reflect on this past year, I am struck once again by the extraordinary spirit of our community. New England College of Optometry stands as one of the nation’s most innovative and resilient institutions for the education of future optometrists. Our ability to thrive—through both challenges and opportunities—is made possible by the generosity and commitment of our donors, alumni, partners, and friends.

Each gift to NECO, whether large or small, has a direct impact on the lives of our students and the patients they will serve throughout their careers. Donor support strengthens our scholarship programs, expands access to advanced clinical training, fuels groundbreaking research, and enables us to invest in state-of-the-art facilities and technology.

We are deeply proud of the work we are doing together: training compassionate, skilled clinicians; advancing the frontiers of vision science; and serving communities in Boston and beyond through clinical partnerships. These achievements are only possible because of the continued trust and investment of those who believe in our mission.

On behalf of our students, faculty, staff, I extend my deepest gratitude for your belief in NECO’s mission. Together, we are ensuring that our graduates are prepared not only to meet the needs of today, but to shape the future of healthcare for generations to come.

With gratitude and optimism,