The CCOA Team is here to help you succeed.
Melanie Berubé, CCOA Program Director
Melanie joined the team in 2022 and brings extensive experience in the development of continuing education, working with subject matter experts from concept to delivery of quality educational activities and programs. Fluently bilingual, Mélanie will also be managing the roll out of the CCOA program in French. Should you have any questions, please contact her directly at ccoa@opto.ca.
Marilyn Anne Smith, RO, Lead Lecturer & Workshop Instructor
Marilyn Smith is a retired Faculty Clinical Lecturer from the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry & Vision Science. Marilyn has been honoured by the students of the School of Optometry with the Distinguished Clinical/Lab Instructor Award and the Distinguished Clinical Associates Award.
Marilyn joined the CCOA Team as the Lead Lecturer and Workshop Instructor in 2014. Should you have any questions, please contact her at msmith@opto.ca.
Sonia Cheung, CCOA, Workshop Instructor & Student Mentor
Sonia Cheung grew up in the prairies and graduated with a Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan. She obtained her CCOA certification and since 2010 has combined her passion for teaching and optometry through her work with the CCOA program. Sonia has also been involved with her provincial optometric association, and enjoys volunteering with the CNIB. She has previously worked at a refractive surgery clinic and in an ophthalmic practice. Sonia currently works as a CCOA in Saskatoon.
Sonia is a key player on the content team and is a Student Mentor, available to help students throughout the program. Should you need help, please contact her at scheung@opto.ca.