2019-2020 BOARD MEMBERS
Vanessa Huang (III), President 
Vanessa is in charge of the OBM executive board and ensures that all club meetings and events run smoothly.
Contact info: vanessahuang@berkeley.edu |
Catherine Ong (II), President Elect
Catherine is responsible for seeking engaging speakers to give presentations on topics relevant to the field of optometry. She serves as the main contact between the students and the speakers. Catherine serves as the bridge to the future of OBM.
Contact info: catherineong@berkeley.edu |
Janice Trang (III), Director of Finance
Janice receives and processes all OBM finances. Janice upholds high financial standards while ensuring that meetings and events run smoothly.
Contact info: janice_trang@berkeley.edu |
Micah Isabel Sarmiento (II), Director of Marketing
Micah markets OBM to both the student body and to outside vendors. She is in charge of the website as well as social media (Facebook, Instagram).
Contact info: micahisabel@berkeley.edu |
Cindy Lam (II), Director of Event Planning
Cindy is responsible for event logistics, such as catering, room reservations, and membership relations. She finds the space and setting for OBM meetings.
Contact info: cindy.lam@berkeley.edu 2023 Class Liaison
Matt is responsible for taking meeting minutes. He also promotes club events to the first year class.
Contact info: mattlow@berkeley.edu |
Jeffrey Kong (III), Director of Operations
Jeffrey is the liaison between the executive board and UC Berkeley School of Optometry. He also manages all club owned property, supplies and club on campus facilities.
Contact info: jeffrey_kong@berkeley.edu |
Michelle J. Hoff, OD, ABOC, FNAO, Group Advisor
Dr. Hoff is a University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry graduate, Class of 1994. In addition to being a clinical professor at UCBSO, Dr. Hoff is also the President and Founder of the Mindful Eyes Foundation. As the group advisor, she provides support and advice as well as professional guidance. She is also a consultant to the Executive Board, using her extensive contacts to help OBM reach out to a variety of different speakers.
Contact info: mhoff@berkeley.edu
Contact info: mhoff@berkeley.edu
Interested in Joining the Executive Board?
Elections for the positions of President, President-Elect, Director of Operations, Director of Event Planning, Director of Marketing, and Director of Finance are elected by the end of each Spring semester. The 1st year liaison position is elected each Fall semester. Contact us if you are interested or want to get more involved!
