Board of Directors

Michelle Mann , OD, MPH Board Director

Board Member 2022 to present

Offices Held

• Board Secretary • Member, New Housing Development Committee • Member, Risk Management Committee

Occupation

Optometrist/Owner, Mishe Optometry

Background and Contribution

• Born and raised in Surrey and understands the needs of the community • First generation Indo-Canadian so has a personal perspective of the growing South Asian community in the Fraser Valley • Medical perspective with a public health background • Independent small business owner

Education

• MCPHS University | Worcester, MA (September 2014 to May 2018) − Master of Public Health (May 2018) − Doctorate of Optometry (May 2018) • Simon Fraser University | Burnaby, BC (September to May 2013) − Bachelor of Sciences − Major: Health Sciences – Life Science and Biostatistics

Other Activities and Community Involvement

• Unite for Sight (2010) Travelled to Ghana to provide vision screenings and eye care services to patrons. • American Optometric Association (2013 to 2017) Student member • Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (2013 to 2017) Student member • MPH Thesis (2018) Examined the relationship between individuals with history of marijuana use and likelihood to develop glaucoma. • BC Doctors of Optometry − Quality Assurance Committee (2022 to present) • Langley Memorial Hospital Giving Hearts Gala Committee (2021 to present) • Council Member for BC Cancer - Fraser Valley

Hobbies

• Metro Women's Soccer – Division One (2019 to present) • Playing soccer at a competitive level since the age of 5

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