American Academy of Ophthalmology
Gavin Tachibana has extensive experience in communications and media, currently serving as the Director of Communications at the American Academy of Ophthalmology since August 2011, where responsibilities include managing global communications and educational resources for ophthalmologists, fostering dialogue with eye surgeons, and enhancing member engagement. Prior roles include Content Manager of Strategic Communications at the National Writing Project (2005-2011), where strategic media utilization maximized exposure and engagement, and Online Magazine Editor at Google (2004-2005), overseeing a team for a current events e-zine. Gavin's freelance journalism experience spans notable publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, where a cover story on Asian American comedians was published, and reporting from Amman, Jordan, on the Middle East conflict. Early career as a news reporter at The Press Enterprise involved covering high-profile legal cases. Gavin holds a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA in Government from Cornell University.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology provides comprehensive and integrated eye care services. It is a national membership association of ophthalmologists and medical doctors who provides medical, surgical, and optical care.It provides education and eye care information to raise awareness about eye care. It is also engaged in advocacy, as wellas ophthalmic practice. It also sponsored the development and launch of EyeWiki, a wiki-model Internet encyclopedia of ophthalmology.American Academy of Ophthalmology was established in 1976, based in San Francisco, California. It works in collaboration with partners such as Malpractice Insurance (OMIC), AAOInsurance.com, Medem, Ophthalmic Societies, American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE), and EyeCare America.