American Optometric Association
Brittany Nelson is a seasoned meetings and events professional with extensive experience in sales and event management. Currently serving as Meeting Event Manager at the American Optometric Association since January 2023, Brittany previously held the position of Sales Manager at French Lick Resort from June 2019 to January 2023. Prior experience includes roles as Sales Manager at Sonesta Hotels and Marriott Hotels, as well as a Sales (Coordinator-Sales Manager) position at Drury Hotels. Brittany began in the industry as an Events Intern with Cosmopolitan Events in 2010. Brittany holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communications from the University of Missouri-Columbia, earned in 2012.
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American Optometric Association
The American Optometric Association represents approximately 39,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and paraoptometric assistants and technicians. Optometrists serve patients in nearly 6,500 communities across the country, and in 3,500 of those communities are the only eye doctors. Doctors of optometry provide two-thirds of all primary eyecare in the United States.Founded in 1898, the AOA is a federation of state, student and armed forces optometric associations. Through these affiliations, the AOA serves members consisting of optometrists, students of optometry, paraoptometric assistants and technicians.Together, the AOA and its affiliates work to provide the public with quality vision and eye care. Through offices in St. Louis, Missouri, and metropolitan Washington, D.C., the AOA: Sets professional standards, helping its members conduct patient care efficiently and effectively Lobbies government and other organizations on behalf of the optometric profession Provides research and education leadership.