OGS Names New Director of Communications

Wednesday, November 8 2023 | 08 h 53 min | appointments, News, Press Release

Optometry Giving Sight (OGS) has announced that Sarah Burtner, M.A., has joined its staff as director of communications.

“We’re excited to welcome Sarah to our team,” said Lois Schoenbrun, executive director, OGS. “She brings a wealth of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations to the organization, and has served in the non-profit sector as a volunteer, board member, and senior staff member.”

“That, combined with her leadership experience and passion for mission-driven work, make her a great fit for OGS,” Schoenbrun adds.

In the role, Burtner is responsible for directing, implementing, and managing the flow of communication and information between OGS and various global audiences, including the ophthalmic press, optometric profession, ophthalmic industry, patients, and practices. She will work closely with staff in the U.S. and Canada offices to manage communications for all OGS programs, events, and campaigns.

Burtner comes to OGS from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International, where she most recently served as director of the APCO Institute, the training division of APCO. Prior to that, she worked in marketing and public relations at organizations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in strategic communication and innovation from Texas Tech University.

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