Ambassadors Featured in As Eye See It Blogs 

Washington Ambassador Grant Hardan, OD 

Dr. Hardan shares how being an Ambassador allows him to work closely with other VSP doctors in his state to elevate ideas and opportunities that truly matter to private practice. 

Read + watch: Bridging the Gap Between My Peers and VSP 

Dr. Hardan also shares a powerful story of how a patient’s blurred vision led to a lifesaving diagnosis—reinforcing the vital role ODs have on an overall healthcare team.  

Read + watch: Patient Stories with Heart: When Blurry Vision Reveals Something Bigger  

Oregon Ambassador Tony Turin, OD, FAAO, MBA

Dr. Turin shares how his Ambassador role empowers him to make sure fellow private practice ODs like him continue to have a strong voice in the room. 

Read + watch: Being the Voice in the Room as a VSP Ambassador 

From energizing experienced doctors to empowering new graduates, Dr. Turin also shares how mentorship through the Future Leaders Academy is building stronger leaders. 

Read + watch: Partnering for the Future of Optometry: Why Mentorship Matters 

Thank you for sharing with your peers, Dr. Hardan and Dr. Turin!