Leadership

Meet the members of the Nevada Optometric Association Board:

PRESIDENT

Steve Girisgen, O.D.
Henderson, NV

“I truly believe that, as primary eye health care providers, we should have the ability to practice the care we are trained to provide and the freedom to make necessary health care choices to provide timely and valued care for our patients. Early on, I quickly realized the important role advocacy plays and made it my mission to further legislation and priorities that advance the profession.”  

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Ken Kopolow, O.D.
Las Vegas, NV

“I have been active in state and federal legislative efforts for years, fighting for what is best for the advancement of optometry and the patients we serve here in Nevada and across the country. It is critical that optometry has the ability to provide the highest-quality clinical care we are trained to deliver.”   

SECRETARY-TREASURER

Steve Nguyen, O.D.
Las Vegas, NV

"As a leader in optometry, I am driven to champion our profession’s current impact, ensuring its vital role in vision health is recognized, while shaping a sustainable future where optometrists thrive, practicing to the full scope of our expertise to deliver innovative, accessible care for all."  

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Spencer Quinton, O.D.
Henderson, NV

“I chose this profession because of my passion to improve patient eye health and vision and, to do that, we need engaged and focused leaders who can advocate for optometry’s priorities here in Nevada and across the country. Through our work, we aim to activate more doctors, students and staff to get engaged and advance our essential and expanding role in health care.”

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

Frances Jones, O.D.
Las Vegas, NV

"Being a leader in optometry means using our voice to advocate for the future of our profession and the quality of care our patients receive. When we stand up for our scope of practice, access to care, and our role in healthcare, we strengthen the profession for ourselves and those who will follow. Advocacy isn’t optional—it’s essential to ensuring optometrists continue to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact."

EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Jeffrey K. Austin, O.D., FAAO (Southern Nevada)


Sergio Cruz, OD (Northern Nevada)

INNOVATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR

Joan Browne, OD, FAAO

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR

Jonathan Mather, O.D.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Kallie Kappes, OD (Northern Nevada)
Abraham Motola, OD (Southern Nevada)

PARAOPTOMETRIC REPRESENTATIVE

Chris Moran

FEDERAL ADVOCACY REPRESENTATIVE

Mark Lee, O.D.

GWCO REPRESENTATIVE

D. Cory Rath, O.D.

 

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR

TBD

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE CHAIR

TBD

THIRD-PARTY COMMITTEE CHAIR

TBD