Guest Editorial Madam President - Women in Leadership and Service

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Portrait of Jennifer Gonzalez, O.D. Clinic Director Magruder Laser Vision, Orlando, FL
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Published: Apr 24, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14434/hindsight.v51i2.30277
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American Optometric Association American Academy of Optometry public health leadership women modes of practice Joan Exford Dori Carlson Elva Cooper

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Jennifer Gonzalez, O.D.
Clinic Director, Magruder Laser Vision, Orlando, FL

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Dr. Jennifer Gonzalez discusses the history of women in leadership positions in organized optometry.

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Gonzalez, J. (2020). Guest Editorial: Madam President - Women in Leadership and Service. Hindsight: Journal of Optometry History, 51(2), 35–36. https://doi.org/10.14434/hindsight.v51i2.30277
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Vol. 51 No. 2 (2020): Special Issue: Women in Leadership and Service
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Jennifer Gonzalez, O.D., Clinic Director, Magruder Laser Vision, Orlando, FL

Dr. Jennifer Gonzalez  began her career as a research and development scientist before returning to school to pursue a doctorate of optometry degree at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Gonzalez gained experience managing ocular disease at the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware. In addition to ocular disease, she has extensive knowledge of pre- and post-operative care from her experience at several multidisciplinary clinics, including Aran Eye Associates in Miami, and affiliates of the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in New York City. She continues to strive to practice at the highest level and offer patients top quality care. Most recently she earned fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry.

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