YOUNG OPTOMETRISTS |
| Megan TuSecretary BOptom(Hons)/BSc(Hons) Graduated from UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2011. She is the co-owner of a full-scope independent optometry practice in Sydney. She has previously worked in multiple independent optometry practices, in mobile school clinics and is a clinical supervisor at UNSW Optometry Clinic. She has an interest in paediatrics, ocular pathology, ocular therapeutics and neuro-developmental optometry. | Antigone KordasSecretary MClinOptom/Bsc Graduated from UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2019. She is currently working in a corporate optometry practice in Sydney and assists with the organisation and running of NSW Outback optometric services. She has an interest in ocular pathology, ocular therapeutics, paediatrics and myopia management. |
Benjamin KwanTreasurerBOptom/BSc Graduated from UNSW school of optometry and Vision Science in 2013. He is currently practicing as a locum optometrist Australia wide. He has special interest in speciality contact lenses and myopia control. | Crystal DangEducation Officer MClinOptom/BSc Graduated from UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2022. She is currently practicing in an independent optometry practice in Sydney, NSW. | Sheila LamSocial Media Officer MClinOptom/BSc Graduated from UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2019. She is currently practicing in an independent optometry practice in Sydney, NSW. She has previously worked in both independent and corporate clinics. Sheila has a keen interest in myopia control, specialty contact lenses and management of ocular disease. |
Ann TranPublications Officer MClinOptom/BSc Graduated from UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2019. She is currently practicing in a independent optometry practice in Sydney, NSW. | Rose HuangACT Liaison Officer BOptom(Hons)/BSc(Hons) Graduated from UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2015. She is currently practicing in an independent optometry practice in Canberra. She has clinical interests in myopia control, specialty contact lenses and behavioural optometry. | Jacqueline HenwoodExternal Liaison Officer BSc / OD (Doctor of Optometry) Graduated from Melbourne University, Doctor of Optometry in 2017. She is currently practicing at an independent practice in Canberra. She has a clinical interest in paediatrics and ocular pathology. |
Lili ChenAdvocacy Officer MClinOptom / BSci Graduated from UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2018. Lili has worked in regional, corporate, and domiciliary optometry settings. She currently holds an eye health project officer role at a not-for-profit organisation, and practices as a locum in various practices across Sydney. She has strong interests in shaping and delivering meaningful eye health and health outcomes. | Yeghia GharibianAdvocacy Officer MClinOptom / BSci
Graduated from UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2020. He is interested in all facets of optometry including ocular disease and the role of the optometrist within the health system. Yeghia’s interests drove him to complete a post-graduate certificate in Public Health and Leadership in Eye Care with the Australian College of Optometrists in 2021. |
MEET THE SUBCOMMITTEE |
Jane Kwon | Avery (Mandy) Huynh | James Jenner | Linda Lam |
Thalia Lim | Austin Tang | Lucia Wang | Yuting Jin |
Louise Yau | Celine Zhang | Michelle Noronha |
Past Chairpersons (in order of office): Rajeev Naidu, Megan Tu, Carina Trinh, Rose Huang Past Executive Committee Members: Jack Phu, Christopher Pooley, Rebecca Li, Daisy Shu, Saleem Ha, Behzad Ghafourian, Angelica Ly, Melody She, Theresa Bui, Anna Su, Sarah Pham, Abdul Hamidi, Celine Zhang, Lisa Feng, Jack Gordon Past Sub Committee Members: David Truong, Meesha Perera, Herenia Chung, Shereen Kassir, Wendy Saw, Alice Lim, Corinne Lam, Sarah Tait, Rebecca Dang |