Dawn Mancuso, ASCO CEO/EVP, Elected President of FASHP

Dawn Mancuso, ASCO CEO/EVP, Elected President of FASHP

Dawn Mancuso, MAM, CAE, FASAE, the CEO/Executive Vice President of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), was recently elected the president of the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP).

FASHP is an organization that aims to encourage collaboration between educational institutions of various health professions, improve the field of health profession education for the future, and connect the organizations that share an interest in health profession education.

On her new appointment, Ms. Mancuso says, “I am honored to serve as president of FASHP. I am looking forward to collaborating with my colleagues from across all of the health professions in this new capacity, and to continuing to support the advancement of health professions in general. FASHP has been a great resource that has had a positive impact on ASCO’s capacity to support optometric education, so it is very rewarding to be able to give back in this way.”

Presidency of FASHP is a voluntary position and extends two years. Ms. Mancuso will serve as FASHP President starting on January 1, 2023, and concluding on December 31, 2025.

“We want to congratulate Dawn on this great opportunity. The leadership and skills that she uses with ASCO are very much aligned with the needs and mission of FASHP,” says Dr. Melissa Trego, ASCO President.