Inauguration Program

Program

Procession Led by Jennifer Hue, OD ’13, R’14 Chair, Faculty Executive Committee State University of New York (SUNY) Presidents Optometry Schools and Colleges SUNY College of Optometry Faculty President’s Council SUNY College of Optometry Foundation College Council Platform Party Chancellor John B. King, Jr., JD, EdD President David Troilo, PhD National Anthem Carlie Stalker, Class of 2026 Opening Remarks Dr. Hue Welcome Gretchen Stone, MAT Chair, College Council Greetings Alex Bores NYS Assemblymember, 73rd District Maria Fernandez, JD NYS Deputy Secretary for Education Office of Governor Hochul Saysha Blazier, OD R’12 President, New York State Optometric Association

Keshia S. Elder, OD, MS President Elect, Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Richard Soden, OD ’79, R’80 President, SUNY College of Optometry Foundation Alexandra Benavente-Perez, MCOptom, MS, PhD Research Professor Betsy Torres Director of Continuing Professional Education Dina Gad, Class of 2027 President, Student Council Special Presidential Guest Erik Weissberg, OD Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs, New England College of Optometry

Investiture Ceremony Chancellor John B. King, Jr. Merryl H. Tisch, EdD Chairman, SUNY Board of Trustees Inaugural Address “Transforming Vision” President Troilo Closing Remarks Dr. Hue Recessional

Reception will immediately follow ceremony.

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