David Sterna OD FAAO Dipl ABO in

David Sterna OD FAAO Dipl ABO

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Alumni Board of The College of Wooster at The College of Wooster
📍 Amherst, Ohio, United States

David is a Board-Certified Medical Optometrist with extensive leadership experience, notably as the former Chair of the American Board of Optometry. A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, he is described by peers as a "truly excellent professional".

He is deeply committed to his undergraduate alma mater, The College of Wooster, where he serves on the Alumni Board. David is a vocal advocate for liberal arts education, believing it teaches critical thinking and an appreciation for diverse viewpoints. He also has a passion for international service, having participated in humanitarian relief programs.

He operates by the motto that success is 90% attitude and 10% the four "As": Availability, Affability, Ability, and Advertising.

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Experience
40 Years
Current Role
Alumni Board of The College of Wooster
Location
Amherst, Ohio, United States
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Priorities

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Advancing Optometry
He has held numerous leadership roles, including Chair, at the American Board of Optometry, demonstrating a long-term commitment to professional standards and board certification.
Liberal Arts Education
Serves on the Alumni Board for The College of Wooster and consistently emphasizes the importance of a liberal arts education for developing critical thinking skills.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Alumni Board of The College of Wooster
The College of Wooster
11-2023
Board Certified Optometrist
Veterans Evaluation Services
6-2023
Past Chair, Board of Directors
American Board of Optometry
11-2018
Member-at-Large Board of Directors
American Board of Optometry
6-2021 - 6-2023
Chair, Board Of Directors
American Board of Optometry
In the press

Media appearances

Alumni Board - The College of Wooster. Featured in The College of Wooster (official website)
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Wooster introduces new Alumni Board members. Featured in The College of Wooster News
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Education
1981 - 1985
Doctor of Optometry
The Ohio State University College of Optometry
1977 - 1981
Bachelor’s Degree
The College of Wooster
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