Boynton Beach, FL — (June 9, 2026) — — Latinos en Optometry, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of optometry, supporting culturally mindful eye care, and encouraging more students to consider careers in the profession, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Escobedo, OD, FAAO, FSLS, to its Board of Directors.
Dr. Escobedo is an Associate Professor at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from California State University, Long Beach, and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She was a recipient of the Johnson & Johnson Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care and the Excellence in Community Service Award.
Dr. Escobedo completed her residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry. During her residency, she managed ocular disease in both primary care and emergency care settings at Hastings Cherokee Hospital. She is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Education society and is fluent in Spanish.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Escobedo to our Board of Directors,” said Gary Esterow, Executive Director of Latinos en Optometry. “Dr. Escobedo has already been a valued resource to our organization, and we look forward to the insight, experience, and perspective she will bring to the Board as we continue to grow.”
For more information about Latinos en Optometry and to become a member, visit www.latinosenoptometry.org.