Undergraduate Education: The Pennsylvania State University – BA; The Pennsylvania College of Optometry – BS. Optometry School: The Pennsylvania College of Optometry- 1987 - Doctor of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the American Optometric Association; Member of the Virginia Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: General optometry and contact lens fitting; MiSight certified. The reason I became an optometrist is: I became an optometrist to provide eye care and optical solutions to my patients. I was mentored by my family optometrist who worked with the local medical community to provide excellent visual health care, and who provided the most current contact lens and optical options to his patients. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Engaging with each patient as an individual and finding the solution to their ocular or visual needs. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family, travel, hiking, playing tennis, horseback riding, and reading.

Undergraduate Education: Lycoming College, Bachelor's of Science in Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Clinical Field Director with MyEyeDr; The reason I became an optometrist is because I enjoy the opportunity to help my patients and my community in such an important way. In my spare time, I enjoy cycling, reading, and time with my family. My favorite part of helping my patients is finding personalized solutions for each patient’s vision demands.

Undergraduate Education: university of Maryland B.S. Optometry School: Pennsylvania college of optometry B.S O.D. Professional Achievements and Associations: Maryland optometric association 2019- pres. The reason I became an optometrist is: Always had a desire to help people, and I always enjoyed going to my optometrist every year. I was fascinated with all the tests and instruments he used. And I thought optometry would be a wonderful career choice. My favorite part of helping my patients is: The fact that I give them their best vision, so whatever job they perform that they can do it clearly and comfortably. In my spare time, I enjoy: I enjoy walking and listening to music.

Undergraduate Education: High Point University: Bachelor's of Science; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, North Carolina Optometric Society, Prevent Blindness; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Residency in ocular disease: Lake City, Florida VA Hospital, Contact lens specialist: Wake Forest, NC; The reason I became an optometrist is because I enjoy helping people see and feel their best. I enjoy saving eyes and saving lives! In my spare time, I enjoy In my spare time, I love spending time with my husband and daughter, playing with our cats and dogs, visiting the Carolina seashores and mountains, and baking delicious treats (and eating them of course)! My favorite part of helping my patients is seeing their smiles when they get to see the world in a beautiful new light.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida 1988 BS Chemistry/Math. Optometry School: PCO 1992. Professional Achievements and Associations: COVD; NC State Opt Assoc; AOA; Women of Achievement YWCA; Most Influential Women in Optical. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Fellowship COVD, TBI certified; MiiSight Certification. The reason I became an optometrist is: the inspiration from my wonderful mentor and personal optometrist Dr. Robert Davis, however I was fascinated by how vision/learning and the impact on daily living could be altered in a life changing way. It wasn't until 2nd year in college that I truly knew I wanted to enter this field. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Solving not only the problems they came in with - but being able to provide help in ways they never knew. Sometimes we are the only health care provider they see - and being able to provide resources for their overall wellbeing is rewarding. For example, maybe it is just listening to them, maybe it is helping their family understand what they are going through visually - all these things and more are truly helping patients live their best lives, and I want to be that difference for them! In my spare time, I enjoy: working out as much as I can, yoga, cycling, running, reading, traveling to new places and lots of dog walks. Spending every moment watching my son do life and celebrating all the family time I get is my icing on the cake!

Undergraduate Education: Carson Newman College; Optometry School: University of Alabama Birmingham School of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association and South Carolina Optometric Association; What drives your passion for optometry? Customer Service; How are you helping patients live their best lives? I listen to the patient to understand their visual needs at home, work and hobbies and present solutions to help. Hobbies/Interests: My kids and Music