Advocacy & PAC
Minnesota Optometric Association Political Action Committee
Minnesota Optometric Association’s Political Action Committee (PAC) exists to advocate for doctors and patients alike and advance the legislative action surrounding the profession at the state and national levels. Taking an active role in government policy is vital for the health of Minnesota communities and the security of the optometric profession. Involvement also provides an opportunity to educate elected officials and those seeking elected office about issues affecting the optometric profession and the healthcare field as a whole. Every year, Minnesota's elected officials consider and pass countless pieces of legislation, so continuing to support primary eye care-friendly candidates can mean huge positive strides for the profession.
Anyone can donate any amount to the Minnesota Optometric Association PAC. Contributions are not tax deductible, and corporate contributions are not allowed. If giving online, you must donate using a personal credit card. If interested in donating by check, please mail the PAC donation form along with your personal check.
2025 PAC Donors
$3,000+ Donors
- Stacy Hinkemeyer and Nick Colatrella
$2,000-$2,999 Donors
- Thomas Elton
- Matthew and Rachel Hennen
- Tate Herman
- Randy and Tara Kempfer
- Andrew Mackner and Meredith Stallone
- Teresa and Marty Theobald
$1,000-$1,999 Donors
- Mike Ackermann
- Mitch Albers
- Stan Andrist
- Bridget Axelson
- Jeff Bieter
- Erin Bremner
- Viktoria Davis
- Roman Gerber
- Mike Hanen-Smith
- Lauren Haverly
- Jacob Lang
- Molly and Meg Mcdonald
- Lane Robeson
- Amy Rudser
- Joel Sollom
- Anthony Traverse
- Pat Wellik
$500-$999 Donors
- Marlane Brown
- Tony and Jaclyn Doffin
- Matt Downs
- Trevor Fosso
- Steve Gander
- Solomon Gould
- Todd Hanson
- Max Hergott
- George Lach
- Doug Landsverk
- Eric O'Brien
- Teresa Rhone
- Jonathan Schorn
- Jill Schultz
Up to $365 Donors
- Joseph Allen
- Alicia Alvarado Bodie
- Sydney Athmann
- Eric Bohjanen
- Emily Ellingson
- Jared Fairbanks
- Murray Hanson
- Megan Haresdin
- Georgiann Jensen
- Chris Kruthoff
- Miranda Lepinski
- Jeff Mackner
- Kate Montealegre
- Tim Neitzke
- Alex Paradis
- Torvin Rajala
- Shalon Ronning
- Della Simmons
- Eric Slapnicher
- Sam Villella
- Nick Vincelli
- Eric Youlden
The MOA and AOA are the only organizations that actively work for the profession of optometry in the legislature. The MOA on the state level and the AOA at the national level. If you have any questions regarding MOA advocacy please reach out to Beth Coleman-Jensen.
