SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics, an educational not-for-profit organization founded in 1955 to advance light-based science, engineering, and technology. The Society serves 257,000 constituents from 173 countries, offering conferences and their published proceedings, continuing education, books, journals, and the SPIE Digital Library. 

Over the past five years, SPIE has contributed more than $22 million to the international optics community through our advocacy and support, including scholarships, educational resources, travel grants, endowed gifts, and public-policy development.

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SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics

Kent B. Rochford

Stacey Crockett

Jeff Braswell

Emily Haworth

Char Hart

Arwen Wheeler

Elise Gilmore

Daneet Steffens

Cecilia Costa

Nelufar Mohajeri

Allison Romanyshyn

Jenifer Dodds Cmp

Teresa Handy

Tainara Pedrosa

Jeff Nichols

Iresha Maheshwari

Maryellen Giger

Scott Ritchey

John Lincoln

Andrew Brown

The Leadership Team at SPIE is responsible for setting strategic direction and ensuring the organization's mission to advance optics and photonics is achieved. This team collaborates on initiatives that promote education, advocate for the optics community, and drive innovation, while fostering an inclusive environment for all members. By leveraging their expertise and leadership, they aim to enhance SPIE's global impact and support the development of light-based science and technology.

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Marketing and Communications

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