Optometry > Board Meetings & Members
Optometry Board Meetings & Members
Licensure for optometrists is administered by the Secretary of State’s Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). This profession is governed by the Board of Optometry; board members are listed in the table below.
To access remote Teams meeting information, please download the meeting agenda or view the meeting details through OPR’s Public Calendar. For the best user experience when attending meetings remotely, we encourage you to download the Microsoft Teams application when prompted.
Board Minutes & Agendas
- Current Agenda (posted seven days before the next meeting)
- Unapproved board minutes
- Public Meetings Recordings
- Search Archived Minutes in VT-Retain
| Board of Optometry | Member Position | Appointment Date | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karena Shippee | Professional | 1/23/2023 | 12/31/2027 |
| Jean Peterson | Public | 1/23/2024 | 12/31/2028 |
| Francis Pinard | Professional | 1/15/2015 | 12/31/2024 |
| Vacant | Public | 12/31/2020 | |
| Robert Bauman | Professional | 8/14/2023 | 12/31/2027 |
Members may serve past an appointed term until a successor is appointed by the Governor. See 3 V.S.A. §2004
For more information on applying for a vacant position, please click here.
For the schedule of upcoming meetings, please visit the OPR Calendar.
For more answers to commonly asked questions, please visit our General FAQ page.
For more information, please contact us.
Contact Information
89 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
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To contact OPR, click below:
Walk-in Services:
8:30 to 3:30, Monday through Friday
Office Hours:
7:45 to 4:30, Monday through Friday
(Except Holidays)
802-828-1505
