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# NECO Industry Collaborative

Reimagining Optometry

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- [test](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/2025/02/03/test/) - The Arcadian 0.7 miles (15-minute walk, 4-minute drive) Hotel Commonwealth 0.5 miles (15-minute walk, easily accessible by T) The Verb Hotel 0.6 miles Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Brookline 1.3 miles Residence Inn by Marriott 0.4 miles Beacon Inn 0.5 miles Fenway Luxury Suites by Sonder 0.5 miles The Eliot Hotel 0.9 miles (easily accessible by T)

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- [Home](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/) - Be part of the conversation shaping optometry’s future: whether you’re an educator, student, practitioner, or industry partner. Your insight will help define the skills, tools, and compassion needed for tomorrow’s eye care.
- [Local Hotels](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/hotels-near-cityspace/) - The following hotels are near NECO, located at 424 Beacon Street. The Arcadian1200 Beacon StreetBrookline, MA 024460.7 miles (15-minute walk) Hotel Commonwealth500 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 022150.5 miles (20-minute walk, easily accessible by T) The Verb Hotel1271 Boylston StreetBoston, MA 022150.6 miles Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Brookline700 Brookline AvenueBrookline, MA 024461.3 miles Residence Inn by Marriott125 Brookline AvenueBoston, MA 022150.4 miles Beacon
- [Media Coverage of the 2025 Industry Collaborative](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/media-coverage-of-the-2025-industry-collaborative/) - Review of OptometryHow I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AIVision MondayNECO’s 2025 Industry Collaborative Explores the Future of Optometric Education in the Age of AIWomen in OptometryNECO’s 2025 Industry Collaborative Explores the Future of Optometric Education in the Age of AIInsight MediaOptometry, Reimagined? 3 Key IdeasNew England College of OptometryNECO’s 2025 Industry Collaborative: Exploring
- [The 2025 Industry Collaborative: Video Coverage](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/video-2025/) - The video segments below capture the Industry Collaborative on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at CitySpace in Boston, MA. Click here to view the full agenda. OPENING REMARKSDr. Gary Chu, VP of Professional Affairs at NECO OPENING KEYNOTEJoshua Baker, OD, President & CEO of Midwestern University SESSION 1Strengthening the Foundation: Science, Curriculum & Clinical Readiness SESSION
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- [The 2025 Student Innovation Award](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/student-innovation-award/) - Stephanie Ganiban from VSP (second from left), stands with the three Student Innovation Award nominees (from left): Daniel Zhou (OD ’29), Michelle Shang (OD ’26), and Megan Ngo (OD ’27). On Monday, November 3, 2025, New England College of Optometry held its inaugural Student Innovation Award, a competition designed to promote and support creative problem-solving
- [Downloads](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/downloads/) - Click here to view video of the Industry Collaborative. DOWNLOAD: Group Photo of Attendees of NECO’s 2025 Industry Collaborative DOWNLOAD: Photo of Joshua Baker, OD, with Howard Purcell, OD DOWNLOAD: Joseph Aoun, PhD, President of Northeastern University, signs a copy of his book, “Robot Proof” for an Industry Collaborative attendee. DOWNLOAD: Alicia Feis, OD, FAAO,
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- [About the Industry Collaborative](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/about-the-collaborative/) - NECO’s Industry Collaborative debuted in 2020 when we hosted 63 partners representing 44 organizations in the eye care industry. The meeting was one of the first times eye care professionals from multiple areas had gathered to openly discuss the future of optometry with education as a critical component of that future.The COVID-19 pandemic forced the
- [Location](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/location/) - Our program on Tuesday, November 4 will be held at WBUR CitySpace, a state-of-the-art, multimedia convening and performance space at 890 Commonwealth Avenue on the Boston/Brookline border. It is also home to WBUR, one of Boston’s two National Public Radio stations. Click here for parking information.CitySpace is located just a block from the NECO Center
- [Registration is Closed for 2025](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/registration-is-closed-for-2025/) - Thanks for your interest in the 2025 Industry Collaborative. Registration for this year’s event is now closed.If you would like to participate in the Collaborative virtually, please visit our livestreaming link at https://necolivestream.org. This link is valid for Tuesday, November 4 beginning at 9:00AM and running through 4:30PM.Please email us with any questions.
- [2025 Agenda](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/agenda/) - Monday, November 3, 2025LOCATIONNew England College of Optometry424 Beacon Street, Boston 5:30–7:00PMNetworking & Dinner at NECO7:00–9:00PMStudent Innovation Award Presentation Tuesday, November 4, 2025LOCATIONWBUR/CitySpace890 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston8:00AMRegistration desk opens. 9:00–9:15AMOPENING REMARKS & WELCOMEIntroduction to the day’s agenda: Exploring how optometric education must evolve to meet the demands of 21st–century patient care. 9:15–10:00AMOPENING KEYNOTE WITH Q&AJoshua C.
- [CitySpace Parking](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/cityspace-parking/) - Limited metered street parking is available on Commonwealth Avenue, St. Paul Street, and various streets in the surrounding area.The Essex Street Garage – Lot F (148 Essex Street, Brookline, MA) is available for CitySpace guest vehicles after 3PM weekdays, and from 7AM – 11PM Saturdays and Sundays for a $15 flat rate with the exception
- [Registration](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/registration/)
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- [2025 Speakers](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/2025-speakers/) - Joshua C. Baker, OD, MS Dr. Joshua Baker, originally from Blossvale, New York, was named President and CEO of Midwestern University in September 2025. Dr. Baker had held key academic and administrative roles within the University since 2013, including Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer and, most recently, Interim President and CEO.An Army Major,
- [Livestream Registration](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/livestream-registration/)
- [Industry Collaborative in the Media](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/media-2024/) - 2024New England College of Optometry Wraps up Fourth Annual Industry Collaborative With Look at Scope of Practice, Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Higher EducationVision MondayNECO Hosts Fourth Annual Industry CollaborativeNew England College of OptometryVideo Coverage of 2024 Industry Collaborative 2023NECO Hosts Third Annual Industry CollaborativeInvisionIndustry Collaborative Highlights ‘Staggering Increase” in Demand for Eye CareHealio: Primary
- [Comments from Previous Attendees](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/comments-from-2024-event/) - “The student panel was stellar.” “All the presentations were well formatted and moderated. The information was informative and thought provoking.” “The refraction debate was very timely.” “Student panel was a great example of the diversity in the profession — not just by race or ethnicity, but background and the path they took to get to optometry. I think
- [Sponsor Opportunities](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/sponsorship/) - We offer several sponsorship opportunities in conjunction with our annual Industry Collaborative. By joining forces with NECO, you will play a part in shaping the continued growth of optometry. Engage eye care professionals with important messages while supporting NECO’s mission to advocate for the growth of education while meeting the eye care needs of the
- [2024 Event](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/industry-collaborative-2024/) - Health Equity in Eye CareSeptember 9–10, 2024 About the Industry Collaborative Opening Remarks Eye Care Disruptions & Opportunities A Day in the Life of a NECO Student Artificial Intelligence & Education: Fireside Chat with Q&A Panel Debate: Scope of Practice The Impact of Partnerships with Q&A
- [2025 Agenda REVISED](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/2025-agenda/) - Monday, November 3, 2025LOCATIONNew England College of Optometry424 Beacon Street, Boston 6:00–9:00PMNetworking & Dinner at NECO Tuesday, November 4, 2025LOCATIONWBUR/CitySpace890 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston 8:30–9:45AMOPENING SESSIONThe Optometrist of the Future: Integrated, Innovative, IndispensableFormat: Roundtable + Audience ReflectionsThemes:Optometry’s growing integration into health systems and precision careCore skills for the future: digital fluency, clinical reasoning, interprofessional careCollective takeaways and
- [Participants](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/participants/) - Gary Chu, OD, MPH, FAAO Vice President, Professional Affairs Dr. Gary Chu is the vice president of Professional Affairs at the New England College of Optometry. He received his Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from the New England College of Optometry in 1995 and his Masters of Public Health (MPH) in 2002 from the
- [Building Foundational Mastery & Clinical Readiness in Optometry](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/2025goals/) - This year’s Industry Collaborative seeks to address these three challenges: Misalignment of Entry-Level ExpectationsNational organizations (NBEO, AOA, ASCO, ARBO) have varying definitions of what a graduate should be able to do on day one. How can we create a consensus that defines what requires true mastery (deep understanding for lifelong adaptability) vs. competency (practical proficiency at
- [Thank You](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/thank-you/) - Registration Confirmation You’re registration for the 2025 Industry Collaborative has been submitted to NECO for processing. We look forward to seeing you on November 3 and 4, 2025 in Boston.Please email our office if you should have any questions or concerns.You will receive more information in the weeks leading up to the Industry Collaborative. In
- [A Partnership Success Story](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/a-partnership-success-story/) - Partnership Success Story The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts helped Southbridge Public Schools partner with 20/20 Onsite to provide eye exams and glasses, if needed, at no cost to students and their families. This partnership came about after representatives from XXX and XXX attended our 2023 Industry Collaborative and discussed issues specific to Central Massachusetts.
- [2025 Event](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/2025-event/)
- [Welcome](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/welcome/) - Welcome Dear Members of the NECO Community,It is with great pride and optimism that I present to you the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Report for the New England College of Optometry (NECO). This year has been one of remarkable achievement, unwavering dedication, and visionary growth as we continue to shape the future of optometric education,
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## All Members

- [Howard Purcell](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/team/howard-purcell/) - Prior to his appointment as President of New England College of Optometry in July of 2018, Dr. Howard Purcell served as the Senior Vice President of Customer Development for Essilor of America. He was part of the Essilor team for ten years. Before joining Essilor, he spent 13 years as Senior Director of Professional Affairs
- [Gary Chu](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/team/gary-chu/) - Dr. Gary Chu is the vice president of Professional Affairs at the New England College of Optometry. He received his Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from the New England College of Optometry in 1995 and his Masters of Public Health (MPH) in 2002 from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He has been
- [Erik Weissberg](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/team/erik-weissberg/) - Erik Weissberg, OD, FAAO, serves as Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs. His professional career embodies his commitment to the College, optometric education, and clinical excellence. After graduating from New England College of Optometry in 1997, he completed a Residency in Pediatrics in 1998. He was appointed Assistant Professor in the Specialty and Advanced Care that
- [Amy Moy](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/team/amy-moy/) - Dr. Amy Moy is the Director of the Health Center Network of the New England College of Optometry (NECO), with the goal to make eye care accessible for all. As NECO’s certified Chief Compliance Officer, Dr. Moy leads quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliant patient care. She has 19 years of experience in community health
- [Michael Curry](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/team/michael-curry/) - Michael Curry, Esq. is President & CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (the Mass League), which represents 50 health centers, serving over one million patients out of over 300 practice sites. He was named one of the Boston Business Journal Power 50 Movement Makers of 2023 and 2022, one of Boston’s Most

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- [Alicia Feis, OD, FAAO, Dean, Arizona College of Optometry, President, ASCO; Jeffery Walline, OD, PhD, FAAO, Associate Dean, Ohio State University College of Optometry; Jennifer Reilly, OD, FAAO, Assistant Professor of Optometry, NECO; Joshua Baker, OD, MS, FAAO, President, Midwestern University](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/download/6719/?tmstv=1780886310) - Alicia Feis, OD, FAAO, Dean, Arizona College of Optometry, President, ASCO; Jeffery Walline, OD, PhD, FAAO, Associate Dean, Ohio State University College of Optometry; Jennifer Reilly, OD, FAAO, Assistant Professor of Optometry, NECO; Joshua Baker, OD, MS, FAAO, President, Midwestern University
- [Attendees of NECO's 2025 Industry Collaborative at CitySpace in Boston, MA on November 4, 2025.](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/download/6706/?tmstv=1780886310)
- [Joseph Aoun, PhD, President of Northeastern University, signs a copy of his book, "Robot Proof" for an Industry Collaborative attendee.](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/download/6692/?tmstv=1780886310)
- [Photo of Joshua Baker, OD, with Howard Purcell, OD](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/download/6687/?tmstv=1780886310)
- [Group Photo of Attendees of NECO's 2025 Industry Collaborative](https://necoindustrycollaborative.org/download/6681/?tmstv=1780886310)

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