Employee Appreciation Event

On May 1, NECO staff and faculty came together—both in person and virtually—to celebrate an exciting occasion: milestone anniversaries for 19 incredible colleagues!
Dr. Howard Purcell, NECO President & CEO, kicked off the celebration by sharing a heartfelt message: “Staff and faculty are the lifeblood of this institution, and your contributions are what allow us to live out our mission of changing the way people see the world.”
Each honoree was warmly introduced by their manager, and we’re proud to recognize them here:

 

FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE


Jess Cobb
Senior Lead Patient Care Coordinator
NECO Center for Eye Care, Commonwealth


Shawne Gillies
Director of Campus Planning & Facilities

 

Allison Jimmerson
Admissions Reader


Christina LaChance
Sr. Associate Director of Admissions


Dr. Lance McNaugton
Adjunct Associate Professor
Biomedical Science & Disease


Dr. Nikita Merritt
Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry
The Dimock Center

TEN YEARS OF SERVICE


Dr. Daniel Bastian
Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry


Maria Eluszkiewicz
Billing Coordinator
NECO Center for Eye Care, Commonwealth


Dr. Crystal Lewandowski
Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry


Thanasis Panorgias, PhD
Associate Professor of Vision Science


Dr. Nicole Ross
Professor of Optometry


Dr. Diane Russo
Associate Professor of Optometry


Kristen Tobin
Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Director of Admissions

15 YEARS OF SERVICE

Tina Wigfall
Revenue Cycle Manager
NECO Center for Eye Care, Commonwealth

20 YEARS OF SERVICE


Dr. Amy Moy
Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry

25 YEARS OF SERVICE


Dr. Ji He
Associate Professor of Research

35 YEARS OF SERVICE


Dr. Stacy Lyons
Professor of Optometry


Dr. Bina Patel
Professor of Optometry

40 YEARS OF SERVICE


Dr. Maureen Hanley
Emeritus Professor