Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 2017

School of Optometry Foley House Basement Key Award - 2017

About Jorge Benavente

Jorge Benavente, a 1977 graduate of the IU School of Optometry, has been in private practice for 37 years. Because of his experience and success in private practice, Benavente has recently been asked to join the Practice Excellence Advisory Council at the school, where he will advise school leadership on the development of the Executive Certificate in the Business of Eye Care.

Benavente and his wife, Nancy, established the Jorge and Nancy Benavente Leaders in Optometry Scholarship to support incoming students in the School of Optometry who are planning to enroll in the newly established Business Management Certificate Program, with special consideration given to underrepresented populations.