Product: The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) offers its Eye on Diversity Speaker Series.
Top Line: A component of a larger diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiative, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Vision.
Close Up: The goal of ASCO’s Eye on Diversity Speaker Series is to engage world-renowned content experts from outside optometry to share insights, experiences, and knowledge around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Vital Stats: The six featured speakers and the topics they discussed include:
• Wajahat Ali, “Go Back to Where You Came From”
• Patricia Arredondo, “Thriving through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: A Continuous Journey”
• Vincent Pompei, “Creating an Inclusive Environment for LGBT+ Patients and Staff”
• Cie Armstead, “Building an Inclusive Culture: As a Doctor of Optometry, What's in It for Me?”
• Wema Hoover, “Reframing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; How Difference Can Make a Difference”
• David Ikard, “The Dangers of Whitewashing History”
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