Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC); BS in Biological Sciences. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; Doctor of Optometry (2010); Completed optometric residency in Ocular Disease at Baltimore VA Medical Center (2011). Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and Maryland Optometric Association (MOA); Has lectured at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins; Has presented a poster at SECO International. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and Maryland State Board of Optometry; Completed residency in Ocular Disease at the Baltimore VA Medical Center (2011). Skilled in: Comprehensive eye examination; Contact lens fitting; Diabetic eye exams; Diagnosis and management of eye disease; Management of ocular emergencies. The reason I became an optometrist is: to help fellow humans see better and function better in the world and be able to do the activities they enjoy the most. My favorite part of helping my patients is: to educate my patients about eye health and preventative measures to preserve eye health and vision. In my spare time, I enjoy: traveling around the world, spending time with friends and family, meditation, hiking, and outdoor activities.

Undergraduate Education: Georgia State University; Degree: Bachelor of Science. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Georgia Optometric Association; American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control; Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Primary Care, Pediatrics, Myopia Management, Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease, Cataract Evaluations, LASIK Evaluations; Ocular Disease and Ocular and Refractive Surgery Residency at Woolfson Eye Institute; Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Program Certification for MiSight Contact Lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: because I have a strong passion for helping others live their best lives through better vision. My favorite part of helping my patients is: being able to find personalized solutions for all of their visual needs and/or eye health issues. My goal is: to give every patient the best eye care possible and to make a difference in the overall quality of their lives. In my spare time, I enjoy: spending quality time with my husband and children, traveling, hiking, exploring the outdoors, cooking and yoga.

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, IOA, WSOS; What drives your passion for optometry? I love helping patients see their best in order to enjoy life to the fullest. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, Golf, Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Undergraduate Education: Oklahoma Baptist University; Northeastern State University of Oklahoma; Bachelor of Vision Science. Optometry School: Northeastern State University of Oklahoma College of Optometry; Class of 1986. Professional Achievements and Associations: Beta Sigma Kappa; Heart of America Contact Lens Society scholarship; American Optometric Association member; North Carolina Optometric Society member. The reason I became an optometrist is: I find practicing Optometry to be both challenging and personally fulfilling when I can use my knowledge in math, physics, and medicine to help my patients achieve their best vision and maintain optimum eye health. My favorite part of helping my patients is: My favorite part of helping my patients is working with my team at Myeyedr. From the friendly greeting at the front desk check-in, to the excellent and competent data collection by the technician, to my part in analyzing the data collected to make sure the patient maintains their optimum eye health and listening to each patient's vision needs so that I can refract them to their best vision, to our very knowledgeable eyewear consultant who takes my refraction and recommendations and finds the best eyewear solution for each particular patient, we all work together to help each patient in seeing and looking their best! In my spare time, I enjoy: Reading, Music, Walking, Bicycling, Traveling.

Undergraduate Education: State University of New York College at Geneseo. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University.

Undergraduate Education: University of Georgia; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Residency trained in Ocular Disease at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Member: AOA, ALOA, AAO; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Eye Care, Diabetic Eye Exams, Glaucoma, Contact Lenses, Specialty Contact Lenses, pre- and post-operative care; What drives your passion for optometry? Being able to make difference in patients' everyday lives by improving their vision and managing their eye health. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Providing quality care and education allows our patients to be their best advocate in their overall healthcare. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. Hobbies/Interests: Golf, College Football

Undergraduate University: University of Mount Olive. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive and emergency eye exams, as well as, fulfilling routine vision concerns, such as glasses and contacts. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, and watching all sports, especially the UAB Blazers.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University; Optometry School: Indiana University; Professional Achievements/Associations: Optometrist of the Year, Pearle Vision, 2008, 2016, 2017; Member IOA/AOA 2005 to Present; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Board certified in Therapeutics and Management of Ocular Disease, Specializing in Family Primary Care Optometry and Contact Lens; What drives your passion for optometry? Creating meaningful and trusting relationships with our patients. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By listening and customizing a treatment plan that best suits their lifestyle and needs. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? By creating an environment in our office like no other experience patients can get anywhere else. Hobbies/Interests: Singing, traveling with my family, cooking, exercise and taking care of our 3 Shih Tzus