Patricia has served 2 years as AOI President after spending a number of years serving on the AOI Council. She has worked over the years in a variety of practice settings as both an employee and and a practice owner; and has a strong working knowledge of the issues that affect optometrists in their daliy working life. This year has beem challenging for all involved in the AOI and as Patricia looks back over her time as President she reflects on an interesting and challenging time serving the members.