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
$2000+ Donors
Stacy Hinkemeyer-Colatrella and Nick Colatrella, Randy and Tara Kempfer, Matthew and Rachel Hennen, Tate Herman, Andrew Mackner and Meredith Stallone
$1500+ Donors
Bridget Axelson
$1000+ Donors
Anthony Traverse, Lane Robeson, Mike Ackermann, Pat Wellik, Amy Rudser, Erin Bremner, Jacob Lang, Jeff Bieter, Joel Sollem, Lauren Haverly, Mike Hanen-Smith, Molly, Meg and Tony Mcdonald, Roman Gerber, Stan Andrist, Teresa Theobald, Marty Theobald, Viktoria Davis, Mitch Albers and Matt Downs
$500+ Donors
Eric O'Brien, Max Hergott, Tony and Jaclyn Doffin, Doug Landsverk, George Lach, Jill Schultz, Jonathan Schorn, Solomon Gould, Steve Gander, Teresa Rhone, Todd Hanson, Marlane Brown and Trevor Fosso
$365 "Dollar-a-Day" Donors
Della Simmons, Jeff Mackner, and Tim Nietzke
2025 Donors
Eric Bohjanen, Georgiann Jensen, Chris Kruthoff, Nick Vincelli, Miranda Lepinski, Alex Paradis, Eric Slapnicher, Megan Haresdin, Murray Hanson, Jared Fairbanks, Kate, Montealegre, Sam Villella, Eric Youlden, Joey Allen, Torvin Rajala, Shalon Ronning, Alicia Alvarado Bodie, Emily Ellingson, and Sydney Athmann
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.
