Achievers & Accolades

Dr. Warren G. McDonald inducted into the Opticians Association of America Hall of Fame

By Staff Report, posted 2 years ago
Dr. Warren G. McDonald (Right) with a longtime friend celebrating his achievement - Photo provided by Dr. McDonald

Dr. Warren G. McDonald was recently inducted into the Opticians Association of America Hall of Fame.

Dr. McDonald is an experienced health care and higher education professional. He is also CEO of McDonald and Associates LLC, a management consulting and leadership development firm. 

Dr. McDonald’s academic background includes undergraduate degrees in opticianry and management, graduate degrees in healthcare management (Norwich University) and education (East Carolina University), and a doctor of philosophy degree in health sciences (Touro University), as well as several professional certifications. 

Dr. McDonald is a member of the class of 2005 of the Institute for Management and Leadership in Higher Education at Harvard University and holds a graduate certificate in healthcare risk management from the University of Florida. 

 

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