Dr. Knight is a visionary leader and patient advocate, collaborating with leaders in the eye care industry to ensure patients receive the best products, services and solutions. She conceived and managed an innovative clinical practice incorporating a holistic approach to patient care, including pre and post market clinical research studies and is a well-known bridge builder between optometry and medical device companies. She has served in senior executive leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson Vision and Essilor Luxottica. Her advocacy efforts include both state and federal legislative gains which have resulted in better patient eye care. She has also served on the National Advisory Eye Council of the National Eye Institute and testified before a US Senate Subcommittee on patient care pricing policy. Dr. Knight is the recipient of many awards including the American Optometric Association President’s Distinguished Service to Optometry, and the National Optometric Association’s Living Legend and Trailblazer awards. She has led education and training programs in North America and provided volunteer eye care services around the globe. Additionally, she holds Fellowships from the American Academy of Optometry, American Academy of Regenerative Medicine, the National Academies of Practice, is a Kellogg Leadership Fellow and holds certifications in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University and Holistic Health Coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.