Newly elected, Jess Thompson and Mahafrin Palsetia are joining the ODA as NZ advisory board members

New Zealand dispensing opticians Jess Thompson and Mahafrin Palsetia have joined the Optical Dispensers Australia (ODA) advisory board.

“As ODA membership continues to grow, we’re committed to ensuring our advisory board represents the diverse regions we serve,” said ODA CEO April Petrusma. “Jess and Mahafrin are no strangers to ODA, having attended multiple ODA events across both Australia and New Zealand. As qualified dispensing opticians, they bring valuable experience, insight and passion to the board.”

Both Thompson and Palsetia have experience from working in the corporate as well as independent settings. On the ODA board, Thompson represents the South Island and Palsetia the North Island.