Career Symposium

Dr. Gui Albieri is the Vice President for Student Affairs at SUNY College of Optometry. Prior to this role, he was the Senior Director of Admissions and Marketing at SUNY Optometry. His research interests include the areas of wisdom and self-control as well as inclusion, branding, cross-cultural communications, sustainable communities, and social innovations in isolated communities. Dr. Albieri has written a book chapter and published in the area of sustainable tourism development. He has won awards for public speaking, including the Jeff Gibb award for the “Best Presentation of the Year” from the Organizational Development Institute.

Prior to joining SUNY Optometry, Dr. Albieri has worked as a human resource consultant for a major American chemical company in Brazil and was directly involved with HR interventions in more than 11 countries in Latin America. He is also a small business owner in Brazil. Dr. Albieri holds a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, and MS degrees in Human and Organizational Development and in Organizational Change.

Dr. Deborah Wang grew up in Oregon before moving to New York City to pursue her optometry degree at the SUNY College of Optometry. After earning her degree, she began her career at an ophthalmology practice in Brooklyn, NY, where she served as the first hired doctor and played a key role in helping to grow the practice.

In 2024, she transitioned from clinical care to academia, becoming the Director of Career Development and CSTEP Project Director at the SUNY College of Optometry. Through her connection with CSTEP, she serves as the Social Media Committee Co-Chair for the Association for Program Administrators of CSTEP and STEP (APACS).

Dr. Wang is also deeply engaged in professional service and leadership, currently serving as secretary and past president of the Optometric Society of the City of New York (OSCONY). Within the New York State Optometric Association (NYSOA), she holds several leadership roles, including co-chair of the Young Advocates Committee for the NYC/LI region, manager of the CE Pass Program, Metropolitan Regional Trustee, and she is also an active member of both the Brand, Communications & Outreach Committee and the Annual Innovation Vision Conference planning team. Additionally, Dr. Wang serves as an American Optometric Association (AOA) Federal Keyperson, representing the NYSOA in legislative advocacy, and was named the 2025 Young Optometrist of the Year by the NYSOA.

Outside of her professional roles, she enjoys reviewing adoption applications for Korean K9 Rescue, gaming and exploring New York City’s vibrant food scene, and has been a member of the Yelp Elite community for the past nine years.