Opticians Association of Oregon

06/28/2025

Rocking my new Betsy Johnson sunglasses and my puppy wearing a pair of Callaway.

06/07/2025

Oregon, we are working hard for you! 💪 A huge thank you to for hosting the Leadership Conference 2025—it was an incredible opportunity to represent our state, engage with industry leaders, and stay ahead of the national developments that shape our field.

We’re committed to bringing back valuable insights, providing essential education, and ensuring Oregon’s voice is heard in legislative decisions that impact our industry. Advocacy, support, and awareness drive us forward—and we’re here to make a difference for all of you!

Board Executives: Heather Ann Julie Ryan Desirae Jones Sheri Brooks Ghislene Teyssier

Big thanks to Phernell Walker and Cira Collins for your incredible support and dedication! We truly appreciate all that you do! 🙌💙



(and Washington across the bridge 😜)

01/14/2025

Join in this evening. All are welcome! Click here to join the meeting ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cOK6Ri

11/05/2024

Calling All Opticians!

10/23/2024

Save the date!

10/14/2024

09/11/2024

FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR AN OPTICIAN IN ROSEBURG:

Hello All,
I have a student who will be releasing on 9/3/24 to Roseburg. Brandi has both her ABO , CPO and is currently studying for her NCLE. She has been working in the finishing lab and has excelled. She came into the program 3 month late and just adsorbed things like a sponge. She is an absolute joy to have in the program and is one I wish I could hold onto. If you have any leads on optical jobs in the Roseburg are please let us know.

Thanks,
Amanda Mooney-Eyeglass Coordinator Portland Community College Work-based Education Program@ Coffee Creek Correctional Facility 503-570-6525

08/10/2024

I am so incredibly proud of Emily Chance, ABOC and Amanda Mullins, ABOC, from Mt View EyeCare, for passing their ABOs! I have been teaching them through my company, Calibrate Optics, LLC, and they solidified their knowledge with an ABO Prep Course by Aarlan Aceto at the Opticians Association of Oregon’s state convention. Great work, Ladies!! 👏👏

06/03/2024

Introducing your new board of Executive Officers for the OAO!
Julie Fridley - Immediate Past President
Heather Branderhorst - President
Desirae Jones - Vice President
Julie Ryan - 2nd Vice President
Sheri Brooks - Treasurer
Ghislene Teyssier - Secretary

Thank you for allowing us to serve you in this great state of Oregon.

05/29/2024

3 days until the convention you still have time to register go to oregonoptician.org for more information.

05/19/2024

Name tags and certificates are ready to go to the printer.
There's still time to register for the OAO Spring Conference.
For more information go to oregonoptician.org

04/30/2024

We received the credits yesterday for the annual convention.
Be sure you have your registration in.