NECO’s 26-member Alumni Board, led by Thomas Andrea, OD ‘14, Christie Simpson, OD ‘14, and Hannah Yoon, OD ‘20, dedicated their time and expertise throughout the year to programs that connect alumni with students and with each other. Brunch with ODs brought practitioners into conversation with students over a shared meal. Graduate Strong paired alumni mentors with graduating students navigating the transition into practice. The Alumni Scholarship provided direct financial support to students in need. And throughout the year, board members volunteered their time for resume reviews, career mentoring, and professional guidance.

Looking ahead to FY27, the Alumni Board is expanding its reach with new initiatives to strengthen alumni connections and expand regional and virtual events to reach alumni beyond Boston. These programs reflect the Board’s commitment to meeting alumni where they are and giving them meaningful ways to stay connected.

2025-2026 Alumni Board Members

Thomas Andrea OD ‘14, President
Christie Simpson OD ‘14, Vice President
Hannah Yoon, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS ‘20, Secretary
Phyllis A. Andrejko, OD ‘97
Lynn Brandes, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO ‘87
Lamont Bunyon OD ‘99
Paul Cangiano, OD ‘96
Jason Chin, OD ‘04
Sandra Chiu, OD ‘14
Lauren Dickerman OD ‘00
Jackie E. Garlich, OD ‘10
Aseem Gogne, OD ‘23
Anita Gulmiri, OD, FAAO, FSLS ‘15
Elise Harb OD, PHD, FAAO ‘04
Kyle A. Jones, OD ‘98
Richard Laudon, OD ‘75
Andrew McLeod, MSc, OD, FAAO, FBCLA ‘06
Milly M. Mui, OD ‘09
Afua Opoku-Debrah OD ‘18
Maria Pham, OD ‘11
Walter Potaznick, OD, FAAO ‘76
Alina Reznik OD, FAAO ‘16
Maria Sampalis OD ‘07
Renitarul Sebastin, OD ‘22
Steven Weifenbach OD, FAAO ‘17
Jane Yang OD, MSc ‘19