Danne is an A.B.O. optician, N.C.L.E. contact lens fitter, J.C.A.H.P.O. ophthalmic medical assistant and Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. Her recent corporate focus with Essilor of America was on school support, student and institutional grants, creating and implementing student events and student and faculty education.
Her many awards include the National Federation of Opticianry Schools Person of the Year Award; 3 time Jobson Publishing Most Influential Women in Optical; the ATPO (Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology) President’s Award; JCAHPO (Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology) Statesmanship Award; Optical Women’s Association Pleiades Award; and was inducted into the National Academy of Opticianry Hall of Fame in 2013.
She is past-president of The National Academy of Opticianry, served on the Board of Directors, Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Education and Research Foundation, Commission on Opticianry Education, Advisory Board, New York City Technical College, Brooklyn, New York Ophthalmic Dispensing Program, Advisory Board, Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey Ophthalmic Dispensing Program, Advisory Board, International Academy of Sports Vision, Advisory Board, EyeQuest Conference, and was Chairman, Associate Member Relations, Opticians Association of America.
Danne was with Essilor of America for 29 years and retired in 2018. Her most recent position was Director of Professional Education. She is a President’s Circle member of the AAOF.
