Meet Our State Leaders
President
Jackie Garrow, ABO-AC
I’m an optician at White Mountain Optical in Plymouth, New Hampshire. I’ve been passionate about optics for 22 years and recently earned my ABO Advanced certification this past summer. I’m also an ABO speaker and enjoy expanding my knowledge through education. In my free time, I love hiking, kayaking, and spending quality time with my soon-to-be husband and kids.
Vice President
Rachel Byrd, ABOC
Rachel Byrd, ABO is a licensed optician with 7 years industry experience. Whether it’s in the lab or on the sales floor, she loves engaging with patients, doctors, peers and educators in the mission for better vision.
Secretary
Michelle Goodwin, ABOC
Treasurer
Heidi Cass, ABOC
Our Executive Board Members
Sarah Alfano, ABOC
Hi everyone! I’m Sarah, and I bring 12 years of experience in the optical industry, a little New York edge, and a whole lot of New Hampshire love for mountain air!
I live in Southern New Hampshire with my husband, Joe, and our 12-year-old Jr. Grizzlies football center. For the past three years, I’ve also had the privilege of serving as a board member of the New Hampshire Optician Society.
When I’m not talking frames and helping practices find their next great collection, you’ll usually find me exploring everything New Hampshire has to offer — hiking the White Mountains, cheering on local sports, or playing street hockey with my family.
One of my favorite things about living here? Hands down, our neighborhood Halloween! We welcome anywhere from 500 to 750 trick-or-treaters every year for one spectacularly spooky night.
I’ve never met a challenge I wasn’t ready to take on — although now that I’m a little presbyopic, I’ll be seeing those challenges even better through a great pair of frames from Europa!
Our Board Members
Jamie Brien, LDO
"I have been in the patient and customer support industry for 34 years, dedicating the last nearly 19 as an Optician in the State of New Hampshire.
I began my Optics career as a part time apprentice Optician. As my career progressed through levels of growth, knowledge, education, and experience, I found myself managing 17 offices in 6 states. Today I am happily grounded in one office, executing my passions of positive patient experiences and education for patients and practitioners alike.
I am a Mom to 4 adult children and one nearly teenager.
My hobbies include spending time with my family, friends, and pets . Watching sports. Reading. And anything that involves the beach.
My favorite places to be are Wallace Sands State Park, NH and the Outer Banks, NC"
Beth Sargent, ABOC-AC/NCLE
Beth began her optical career in 2002 and has spent the last 23 years head over heels in love with all things optical. Beth has worked as a frame rep, a lab rep, a dispensing Optician, and is now a technical training manager for HOYA Vision. She has previously served on the NHOS board as both President and Treasurer.
Beth is a proud wife and mother of two. When she is not working, Beth loves to read, spend time outdoors with her dogs, and be with her family.
Kathryn Bradstreet, ABOC
"I am an ABO certified optician with twelve years experience in the field. I love helping
people see clearly and make their lives better. I enjoy the challenges that come with
helping people see better, as well as meeting the new clients and watching the recurring
clients grow. I am the mother of 3 wonderful children, Rachael, Victoria and Alexnder. I
have been married to my wonderful supportive husband James for 24 years. I enjoy
spending time with my family in the mountains and going on long adventurous drives
with my husband. I also enjoy reading and doing diamond art pictures."
Carolyn Letellier, ABOC
Carolyn is Co-Owner of Mount Washington Valley Vision in Conway, NH. She is a passionate Optician with 15 years of experience and over 25 years in Management positions. Her heart is to provide what is best for the patients that she works with. She is currently working with Apprenticeship NH to create an apprenticeship program for Opticians to be able to learn our craft through the community colleges of NH and on-the-job training, which will result in National certifications.