Throughout the year, NJSOP highlights one of our members, celebrating the diversity of our profession from practice modalities and special areas of interest to unique career paths. This year, we’re focusing on what inspired our members to pursue a career in optometry. Consider sharing your story with us. Learn more below.
2026 Member Spotlights

Submit Your Story for a 2026 NJSOP Member Spotlight!
Step 1: In three sentences or fewer, respond to one of the below statements to explain what inspired your interest in optometry.
- “My Inspiration for Optometry”
- “Why Optometry Matters to Me”
- “My Path to Optometry”
- “What Drives My Passion for Optometry”
- “Why I Choose Optometry”
Step 2: Share a headshot, your (up to 3 sentences) answer to step 1, your school and graduate year, and the NJ town in which you currently work via asknjsop@njsop.org
Step 3: NJSOP will verify your membership and a draft will be shared with you before it is added to the year’s spotlight calendar.
NJSOP Spotlight Alumni
- View 2025 Spotlights here.
- View 2024 Spotlights here.
- View 2023 Spotlights here.
- View 2022 Spotlights here.
Member Spotlight
2025 NJSOP Award Recipients!
Congratulations to the 2025 NJSOP Award Recipients!
The National Optometry Hall of Fame : Dr. Christopher Quinn
Congratulations to our very own Dr. Christopher Quinn! Well Deserved!