Black EyeCare Perspective has named Essence Johnson, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, as the first Executive Director of the non-profit.

Johnson has served as the organization’s Chief Visionary Officer and co-advises the Dark EyeCare Viewpoint Pre-Optometry Club. Johnson assumed her new role at the start from the brand new year and will manage the day-to-day operations for Black EyeCare Perspective. She has impacted the particular eyecare profession by creating new avenues to recruit, engage plus influence the next generation of eyecare professionals.

As executive movie director, Johnson will be responsible with regard to further developing the organization’s strategic plan, staff and operational management, in addition to leading the marketing and fundraising programs and the organization’s projects and initiatives.

Black EyeCare Perspective, founded by optometrists Drs. Adam Ramsey plus Darryl Glover, was designed and created to cultivate and foster lifelong relationships between African Americans as well as the eyecare industry.

Along with chief program officer Jacobi Cleaver, Z, FAAO, business transformation manager Tiffany Humes, OD, executive assistant and Samantha Wallen, Black EyeCare Perspective is redefining the color of the eyecare business 1% in a time by producing a pipeline for Black students into optometry.

“Over the last few years, Dark EyeCare Perspective has made a tremendous impact and grown exponentially. We thank plus owe our growth to a solid and dedicated team, impactful strategic endeavours, and partnering with key industry partners, ” Glover said.

“As a result of growth, It’s a pleasure and blessing to have Dr . Substance Johnson accept the professional director role at Black EyeCare Viewpoint. Doctor Johnson’s leadership skills, non-profit knowledge, and passion for increasing Black representation in eye care are the perfect solution in order to grow and scale our own initiatives from Black EyeCare Perspective. ”