The Board

Michelle Hoff

Michelle Hoff

  • Bachelor of Arts in Marine Biology, U.C. Berkeley (1990)
  • Bachelor of Science in Vision Science, U.C. Berkeley (1992)
  • Doctor of Optometry, U.C. Berkeley, School of Optometry (1994)
  • California licensed Optometrist
  • American Board of Opticianry Certified Optician
  • Fellow of the National Board of Opticianry
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Optometry, U.C. Berkeley, School of Optometry
  • Lead Coordinator and Vision Volunteer, Project Homeless Connect, San Francisco, CA
  • Volunteer Optometrist, Everyday Connect, SF Cares, San Francisco, CA
Robert Dister

Robert Dister

  • Bachelor of Science in Geology and Zoology (1975)
  • Master of Science in Geology (1977)
  • Jurist Doctor (1980)
  • Bachelor of Science in Vision Science (1985)
  • Doctor of Optometry, U.C. Berkeley, School of Optometry (1987)
  • Residency in Contact Lenses, U.C. Berkeley, School of Optometry (1988)
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (1996)
  • Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent Certification (1996)
  • Clinical Professor, UC Berkeley School of Optometry
  • Vision Volunteer and Lead Coordinator, Project Homeless Connect, San Francisco, CA (5 years)
Karen Flynn

Karen Flynn

  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, U.C. Berkeley (1994)
  • American Board of Opticianry Certified Optician
  • Created the Vision Volunteers Group at Project Homeless Connect, San Francisco, CA (2007)
  • Lead Coordinator at Project Homeless Connect, San Francisco, CA (2007-Present)
  • Volunteer at Lions Sight Saver
  • Owns and operates The Optician optical shop in Berkeley, California
Scott Balestreri

Scott Balestreri

  • Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Economics (2000)
  • Lead Coordinator at Project Homeless Connect, San Francisco, CA
  • Volunteer at Lions Sight Saver
  • Owns and operates BA Optical, an independent optical laboratory in Oakland, California