Meet Our State Leaders
President, Treasurer
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Elizabeth Sargent, ABOC-AC/NCLE
Cell: 603-393-8946
Email: esargent@spearehospital.com
Beth began her optical career in 2002 and she has spent the last 20 years head over heels in love with all things optical. She earned her ABO Advanced and NCLE certifications before spending some time in the wholesale sector learning more about the industry outside a dispensary. Beth’s true passion is patient care and she is thrilled to back in an optical shop taking care of people.
Beth is a proud wife and mother of two. When she is not working, Beth loves to read, spend time outdoors, and be with her family.
Vice President
Sarah Alfano, ABOC
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Ten years ago, Sarah Alfano moved to the Granite state to begin her optical career. Today, she works an office manager supporting associates at Visionworks, as well as the Optometric Providers of New Hampshire.
Sarah has been ABO certified since May 2017.
Sarah is passionate about training and development of those who work to serve the optical needs of those that live in the greater Concord area.
When Sarah is not engaged in all things ophthalmic, she is enjoying time with her son and husband in Goffstown, New Hampshire.
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Secretary
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Jackie Garrow, ABOC
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Jackie Garrow is a ABO certified optician who began her career in 2004 in a retail box store and found true passion for the field. Jackie now works at Reed Optical where she is lead optician. Jackie continues to grow her knowledge in the field and help newer opticians learn the trade.
Jackie spends her free time with her 3 sons and 2 dogs as well as her fitness goals.
Our Board Members
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Annika Cozad, ABOC
Annika began her career in the field in 1992 in Germany and has been lucky to gain experience in multiple different practice settings. Annika is truly passionate about her job and enjoys building a trusting relationship with her customers. She owns EYEFIX Family Optical in Concord, NH.
Rachel Byrd, ABOC
"After 5 years of manufacturing optical equipment in Pennsylvania, I’m so excited to be back in my native New England and working as a dispensing optician for Wolfeboro Eye Associates!"
