We are proud to announce that Associate Director of Admissions Ardi Samonte has been selected as the incoming Vice Chair of the Student Affairs and Admissions (SAA) Professional Group for the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry. His leadership term will begin in July 2026, with the expectation that he will transition into the Chair role in 2027.
In this national leadership position, Ardi will represent Student Affairs and Admissions professionals across ASCO’s member institutions, support networking and professional development, and help guide discussions that advance student affairs and admissions in optometric education.
Please join us in congratulating Ardi on this outstanding achievement and continued leadership at Berkeley!
Ardi’s Profile