2020 Annual Report

Appointments

The Optometric Center of New York Names New Board President The Optometric Center of New York (OCNY) recently elected long-time member Richard Soden, OD, FAAO as the new president of the board of trustees. Today, Dr. Soden serves as the College’s Director of Health Care Development and is responsible for external

affiliated programs in locations throughout New York City’s five boroughs, deals with

Dr. Soden has served the optometric field as a practitioner and educator for more than 40 years. He graduated from SUNY College of Optometry in 1979 before moving into private practice. “I always wanted to help people improve their quality of life. Understanding the impact that vision has on people’s lives and working with people to optimize their vision are critical ways to make a difference.” —Dr. Richard Soden, OCNY Board President From rough, tumble and humble beginnings in Astoria, Queens to a long and illustrious career in the banking industry, newly appointed board member of the Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), William Moran, MBA, CPA, cites three attributes that enabled him to achieve a successful career. These include his ability to adjust to unanticipated changes—with a smile—and living by two cardinal rules: always treat people with respect and always give back some of your good fortune to help others. “It did not hurt along the way to have great mentors and a bit of luck too,” Moran added. He is honored to actively support OCNY’s initiatives in recognition of his mother, who suffered from macular degeneration and to carry on the legacy of his long-time companion and former OCNY board president, the late Barbara Saltzman.

managed care contracts for the College and stays abreast of compliance and medical coding issues. In his

new role as OCNY board president, Dr. Soden hopes to attract new members of various disciplines, implement a succession plan for future OCNY leadership, and prepare to celebrate the College’s 50th anniversary in 2021.

Distinguished Bank Executive Appointed as Newest OCNY Board Member

“The sheer volume of patients that come through the clinics each day and the quality of the doctors and staff caused me to want to be part of this organization that does so much good. As a board

member, I will be able to use my business skills and carry on my family’s and life partner’s tradition of giving back.” —William Moran, OCNY Board Member

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