MOA Leadership Optometry Program – 2025

The 2025 MOA Leadership Optometry program is open for applications! The success of our profession depends on a consistent supply of leaders who have the knowledge, training, and innovative thinking to lead our association. The Leadership Optometry program goals are to help mentor and train our next generation of leaders.

✨ What is the MOA Leadership Optometry Program?

A year-long program designed to mentor and train the next generation of leaders in the optometry field.

📅 Timeline of Important Dates:

• July 9, 2025
  Open nominations and applications
• August 15, 2025
  Deadline for applications
• September 5, 2025
  Leadership Class announced

🔑 Program Highlights:

• Start & End:
  Begins at Fall Conference 2025, ends at Fall Conference 2026
• Meeting Frequency:
  3-5 meetings over 12 months (some in-person, some virtual)
• Discounts & Benefits:
  50% discount on MOA events, meals and program costs covered
• Your Responsibility:
  Travel and rooming fees are on you

📍 2025-2026 Program Sessions:

Fall Conference 2025 

• Session — Orientation, Leadership Skills & Behavioral Profiles, Current Optometric Issues, Historical Perspective. Time set aside for the group to determine Project Options and Selection.

Leg Day 2026

• Session — Lobbying, Legislative, Tour of Capitol, MOA Governance and Administration, PAC. 

(Potential) Virtual Spring 2026

• Session: TBA

Virtual Summer 2026

• Session — Public Speaking Training, Public Relations, Public Perceptions, Media Training. 

Fall Conference 2026

• Last Session — (Presentation of Project and) Leadership Graduation

  Attend MOA Board Meeting