Will you be an advocate for optometry?
AOA on Capitol Hill is the AOA's single-largest annual advocacy event in Washington, D.C., directly connecting optometry's advocates and leaders with our nation's policy leaders to advance optometric eye health and vision care for the benefit of all Americans. Our annual hill day is a key reason why the AOA is consistently recognized as one of the most effective, respected advocacy organizations in the nation's capital with hundreds of doctors, optometry students and affiliate leaders participating in this 3-day fly-in to deliver optometry's priorities.
AOA on Capitol Hill participation is open to all advocacy-minded AOA member doctors and students with plenary sessions, breakouts and briefings intended to prepare attendees to get involved in the advocacy fight for optometry's future. Additionally, attendees may have the opportunity, in close coordination with their affiliates, to participate in meetings with their members of Congress and staff.
What issues do optometry's advocates champion in Washington, D.C.?
2025 Political Luncheon Speaker
Jonah Goldberg
Syndicated political columnist; co-founder and editor-and-chief of The Dispatch; Former National Review senior editor; author of three New York Times bestsellers.
Jonah Goldberg guides you to appreciate the essential nature of politics by examining the underpinnings of liberal and conservative ideologies, economic policy and the changing role of modern-day media.
As senior editor of the National Review, Jonah firmly established himself as a prominent analyst with the publication of three New York Times bestsellers.
Named one of the top 50 political commentators in America by The Atlantic magazine, Jonah’s informed and thoughtful perspectives spark indispensable dialogue and debate. Whether discussing the intellectual history of the Left or the hazards posed by political clichés, he scrutinizes prevailing opinions and generates new insights.
As Jonah delights audiences with his trademark passion and humor—as he does on his podcast The Remnant—they come to recognize the power of ideas to shape a movement as well as individual beliefs.
2025 Schedule at a Glance
Sunday
- 3-7 p.m. - Registration
- 5-6:30 p.m. - Welcome Reception
Monday
- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Registration
- 7-8 a.m. - Breakfast
- 8-9:30 a.m. - Opening Session
- 10-11:30 a.m. - Breakouts & Student Session
- 12-1:30 p.m. - Political Luncheon
- 2-4 p.m. - Afternoon Session
- 4:45-5:45 p.m. - Leadership Links
- 7-9:30 p.m. - Alumni / School Reception at Cuba Libre
Tuesday
- 7-8:30 a.m. - Breakfast with Optometry's Champions
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Capitol Hill meetings
AOA on Capitol Hill 2025: Live News Updates
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