Leadership
Meet our Board Officers, Board Directors-At-Large, and NJSOP Team
Board Officers
| David Kong, OD President
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Mark Donlon, OD President-Elect
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Steven Sorkin, OD Vice President
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| Kathleen Kinzley, OD Secretary-Treasurer
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Maria Cardona, OD
Immediate Past-President
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Board Directors-At-Large
| Dr. Neda Gioia, OD
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Mary Ann Hodle, OD
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Arun Kaistha, OD
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| Chelsea Kleen, OD
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Amy Lam, OD
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Keith Levinson, OD
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| Talia Mishkin, OD
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Sean Phibbs, OD
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Simi Sethi, OD
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| Jennifer Vicente, OD
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The NJSOP team is composed of dedicated volunteer leaders, members, staff, and consultants. We also greatly appreciate our industry supporters. Together, we work tirelessly to advance our mission, delivering exceptional membership experiences and benefits that elevate the profession, support organized optometry, and protect and improve health through eye and vision care.
NJSOP Staff Members
Keira Boertzel-Smith
Executive Director
Sharon Kais
Associate Executive Director
Edna McKinney
Administrative Assistant
We're here to help. If you have questions or need any assistance, please feel free to contact our staff - Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians
asknjsop@njsop.org
4 AAA Drive, Suite 204 | Hamilton, NJ 08691-1813
Phone: (609) 323-4012
Great News - Governor Mikie Sherrill has issued a proclamation
August 2026 is Children’s Vision and Learning Month in New Jersey.
NJSOP New Jersey Optometric Leadership Institute
An investment in the future.Applications are being accepted now through July 30, 2026.














