Alan Burt

ABO, COPE

A passionate advocate for blue light awareness with more than 10 years in the optical industry, Alan Burt has dedicated the past five years educating audiences nationwide about blue light science, sources, and effects. As Senior Product Manager for VSP Optics Group, Alan is primarily focused on developing ophthalmic products that help defend against blue light and digital eye strain.

Denise M. Capretta

COMT, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC

Denise M. Capretta, COMT, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC

Named one of Vision Monday’s “Most Influential Women in Optical” in 2012, Denise Capretta has been nationally recognized throughout her 40-year career as a certified ophthalmic medical technologist, and licensed spectacle and contact lens specialist, Denise currently works as Technical Marketing and Education Manager for VSP Optics Group, and Adjunct Faculty Tri-C Ophthalmic Dispensing Program at Cuyahoga Community College.  

Mark Mattison-Shupnick

BA, ABOM

Mark Mattison is education director for 20/20 Magazine as part of Jobson Medical Information LLC. With over 45 years in the optical industry, Mark teaches classes on behalf of company, trade and professional organizations, writes and produces educational coursework, and participates in product development projects and technical marketing for lenses, sunwear and new digital lens products. Mark is a Master Optician, as certified by the American Board of Opticianry, has been appointed to the Opticianry Hall of Fame and is the recipient of the Beverly Myers Award for Education from the National Academy of Opticianry. 

Carole Bratteig

LDO, ABO, NCLEC

Recognized as one of the 50 most influential women in optical by Vision Monday, Carole Bratteig is a Sales and Business Consultant for VSP Optics Group. A Florida licensed ABO and NCLE certified optician, Carole has been recognized by Opti-World, Essilor, the National Academy of Opticianry, and the National Federation Opticianry School as an educational and entrepreneurial leader within the optical field.