A society for the optical science ecosystem

This is the fourth in a series of interviews with leaders of our professional societies. I interviewed Liz Rogan, CEO of The Optical Society (OSA), because this professional society is a vital part of our industry's infrastructure. It enables us to keep up with technology advancements and also represents our overall interest in Washington. Rogan joined OSA in 1992 and has been CEO of OSA and the OSA Foundation since 2002. Before that, she was with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, worked for the Architect of the Capitol, and spent time on a senate campaign and with a political action committee. Prior to transitioning to the non-profit world, Rogan held corporate positions in public accounting and banking. She has a BA in Accounting from the University of Connecticut, is a CPA, and is an alumnus of an executive business program from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.