Undergraduate Education: Augustana College. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? We provide eyecare and eyeglasses to children in need in the community through the school district and have been a longstanding neighborhood practice including seeing Northwestern University student athletes. Hobbies/Interests: I love spending as much time outdoors during the warmer months with my two little kids bike riding and gardening (them digging in the dirt) and taking pictures of our adventures.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor’s of Science; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry (Salus University); Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Pennsylvania Optometric Association; The reason I became an optometrist is because when I was younger, I thought it was amazing that the doctor could flip those lenses and get people to see better. As I pursued it throughout college, I realized it was much more than that and knew optometry was how I wanted to help people. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, crocheting, camping, visiting wineries, and spending time with my friends and family. My favorite part of helping my patients is the one on one interaction and the relationships that build from seeing people from year to year.

Undergraduate Education: Grove City College; Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; Class of 2007. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of American Optometric Association and the Pennsylvania Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I injured my eye at a very young age and ever since I have wanted to care for patients’ eye health needs and help them see better. My favorite part of helping my patients is: that Wow! moment when someone can see well again. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family, playing video games and watching sports.

Undergraduate Education: University of Delaware. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. The reason I became an optometrist is: I always knew I wanted to be in the medical field but was unsure of where exactly I wanted to end up. I shadowed a local optometrist in college and never looked back! My favorite part of helping my patients is: There is no better feeling than watching someone put on their first pair of glasses! In my spare time, I enjoy: Reading, traveling, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate Education: Pennsylvania State University; Optometry School: Salus University; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, DEOA, Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care, Contact Lenses, co-manages ocular pathologies; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: UNC- Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science in Biology with Minor in Chemistry; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University; The reason I became an optometrist is because I always considered having a career in healthcare, but I ultimately chose optometry due to enjoying going to my own eye appointments throughout my lifetime. It is great not having shots or high pitch drills at an optometrist’s office! I strive to provide quality eye care to patients as other optometrists have done for me. My favorite part of helping my patients is seeing the smiles and appreciation on my patient's face even with a mask on. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, discovering new food, cooking, scenic walks, and spending time with friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, Memphis Tennessee. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children (5 and over), diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease. Hobbies/interests: Hiking, fishing, bird watching, cooking, beach trips.

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University; Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?: Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients

Undergraduate Education: Duke University. Optometry School Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Vision is our most important sense, and I love being able to play a part in helping my patients have the best vision possible to ensure their highest quality of life. I am proud to serve the community I grew up in and the surrounding counties. Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, horseback riding, spending time with my family. I am also very active in my church.