The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and World Optometry Foundation (WOF), WCO’s charitable arm dedicated to advancing global eye health and reducing avoidable blindness, announced the appointment of Dr. Juan Carlos Aragón (Costa Rica) and Dr. Scott Mundle (Canada) to the WOF Board of Trustees.

Dr. Aragón and Dr. Mundle bring extensive professional experience, global perspective, and a shared commitment to strengthening optometry through education, public health initiatives, and sustainable systems of care, the WCO and WOF said in a press release. 

“The WOF Board is excited to welcome Dr. Aragón and Dr. Mundle as new Trustees,” said Armin Duddek, president of the WOF. “Their dedication to global optometry and improving access to eye care will be invaluable as we continue our strategic planning and expand the Foundation’s impact.”

Dr. Cindy Tromans, president of the WCO, added: “The World Optometry Foundation is crucial to the success of WCO. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Aragón and Dr. Mundle join the Board, strengthening the organization at a pivotal time for global eye health.”

Dr. Mundle shared his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “I am honored to be asked to join the World Optometry Foundation Board of Trustees, joining the other current Trustees who are both friends and people I admire and respect. I am looking forward to working with all of them to further the mission of the Foundation to help further enhance and promote our great profession of optometry.”

Dr. Aragón added, “It is an honor to join the Board of the World Optometry Foundation. Over my career, I’ve admired their work in support of the World Council of Optometry, and I am very excited to support our ongoing global expansion.”

Current members of the WOF Board of Trustees include Armin Duddek (president), Andrew Vitek, Dr. Sandra Block, and Dr. Cindy Tromans, with WCO Managing Director Alyssa Callaghan serving as secretary to the Board. OM