Undergraduate Education: West Virginia University, B.A. in Biology; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; What drives your passion for optometry? I love helping people. I was inspired to become an optometrist by my grandmother who told me the story of how getting her first pair of glasses as a teenager changed her life after growing up in foster care. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I try to really listen to each patient, not only to help them with their vision issues but their overall health and well-being. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? I try to build a relationship with each patient built on trust so that they know my clinical decisions are based upon their individual best interest. How are you impacting your local community? I strive to set a good example of service. Through the years I have been a Cub Scout leader, a Bible class teacher, and a foster parent. I do my best to promote harmony, equality, and unity in my dealings professionally and personally. Hobbies/Interests: I love all kinds of music, outdoor activities, and time with my children and my pets.

Undergraduate Education: Long Island University; B.S. Biology. Optometry School: P.C.O. 1974; Graduated Beta Sigma Kappa. Professional Achievements and Associations: MOA/AOA. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: TPA Certified. The reason I became an optometrist is: Helping people to improve the quality or their life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Helping people to succeed professionally and especially helping students succeed in school. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my children and grandchildren, Bicycle riding.

Undergraduate Education: Villanova University - BS in Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry – 1998. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help people see as best as they can see! My favorite part of helping my patients is: Getting glasses or contact lenses that help them see like they've never seen before. In my spare time, I enjoy: gardening and reading.

Undergraduate Education: Fairfield University, B.S. in Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Maryland Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary care, contact lens fitting, and refractive surgery; How are you helping patients live their best lives? By discovering the individual needs of each patient and tailoring my recommendation to best meet those needs. Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my family, traveling, and exploring the great outdoors.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland, College Park; BS in Biology and minor in Psychology; Graduated 1988. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Graduated 1992. Professional Achievements and Associations: F.A.A.O (Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry); MOA/AOA (Maryland Optometric Association/American Optometric Assos). Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Residency in Cornea and Specialty Contact Lenses (1992-1993). The reason I became an optometrist is: I was originally a pre-vet major, but when my dog passed away, I decided to pursue a healthcare field that was more upbeat and where I could help people in a clean and happy environment. I was sitting in my advisor's office in college trying to figure out what I wanted to do, and my contact lens fell out. She said, "Have you ever considered optometry?" So, I researched it, worked in an OD office one summer during school, and knew that it was the right career for me. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Knowing that I play an important role in their everyday life by providing them with vision solutions to help them at work, at home and at play. In my spare time, I enjoy: Watching my kids' activities (softball and marching band); Ocean City, MD; Gardening; Photography; Walking/Hiking; Geocaching.

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association; What drives your passion for optometry?My desire to help people see and feel their best. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I always place the patients health and lifestyle needs above all else. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Making sure my patients are able to leave happy and well informed about their vision and eye health. How are you impacting your local community? Volunteering. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling and spending time with friends and family

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University; B.S. Ocular Sciences. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry 1992. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Georgia Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Primary Care/Ocular Disease. The reason I became an optometrist is: I enjoy helping people realize their best ocular health and vision to allow them to achieve their best goals. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Hearing from a Patient that their examination and experience was very thorough, and that they learned something about the eye/their eye that they were not aware of. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with Family and Friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Central Florida. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern College of Optometry. ow are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, binocular visual dysfunctions, and ocular disease management. Hobbies: Medical mission trips, reading, spending time with my family.

Undergraduate Education: Barry University - Bachelors of Science ; Major- Biology ; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Gold Key Optometric Honor Society; What drives your passion for optometry? My passion for optometry is driven by patient care. I really enjoy serving people and it's always a pleasure to learn their stories. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I am helping patients live their best lives by offering exceptional care by taking keen interest in the lifestyle of each patient. By taking the time to listen, I am able to cater each individual exam to the current needs of the patient. How are you impacting your local community? My hope is that after the pandemic, there will be more opportunities to get more involved in mission work. Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, painting, music & movies