American Optometric Association
Lesley Grissum has a background in journalism and extensive experience in editing, writing, and content management. Lesley has worked in various editorial roles in companies such as American Optometric Association, Collinson Media and Events, Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions, The Onion, and more. Lesley has managed content strategy, overseen editorial projects, proofread publications, and collaborated with teams to deliver integrated advertising opportunities. Lesley holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
This person is not in any offices
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.