2020-2021 BOARD MEMBERS

Catherine Ong (III), President ​​
Catherine is in charge of the OBM executive board and ensures that all club meetings and events run smoothly. ​
Matt Low (II), President Elect
Matt is responsible for seeking engaging speakers to give presentations relevant to the field of optometry. He is the main contact between students and speakers, and serves as the bridge to the future of OBM.
Cindy Lam (III), Director of Finance
Cindy receives and processes all OBM finances. Cindy upholds high financial standards while ensuring that meetings and events run smoothly.
Samantha Chan (II), Director of Marketing
Samantha 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).  ​
Nina Wang (II), Director of Event Planning
Nina ​is responsible for event logistics, such as catering, room reservations, and membership relations. She finds the space and setting for OBM meetings.
Micah Isabel Sarmiento (III), Director of Operations
Micah is the liaison between the executive board and UC Berkeley School of Optometry. She also manages all club owned property, supplies and club on campus facilities.
Brian Phan (I), 2024 Class Liaison
Brian is responsible for taking meeting minutes. He also promotes club events to the first year class.
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Michelle J. Hoff, OD, ABOC, FNAO, Group Advisor

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Dr. Hoff has a long history with the University of California Berkeley. She earned all 3 of her degrees at Cal including her Doctor of Optometry in 1994. In addition to being a clinical professor at UCBSO for the past 26 years, Dr. Hoff is also the founder and Executive Director of Mindful Eyes Foundation, Inc. As faculty advisor to OBM, she provides professional guidance, advice, and support in the form of student grants. Dr. Hoff is also on the Development and Alumni Relations Board and uses her extensive professional network to assist OBM to reach out to a variety of speakers and sponsors.

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!