Undergraduate Education: University of Florida. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry 1989. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Geriatric/ Primary Care Residency. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help people see after seeing my grandfather lose his vision due to Glaucoma. My favorite part of helping my patients is: to put a smile on their face. In my spare time, I enjoy: The outdoors (biking, hiking, skiing) traveling and spending time with my family.

Undergraduate Education: SUNY -Binghamton; Optometry School: SUNY College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: General eyecare; What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: UNC; Optometry School: NECO; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care Optometry, What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?: Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland at College Park; Bachelor of Sciences. Optometry School: Interamerican University School of Optometry; graduated 2004. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I developed a fascination with optometry due to my childhood issues with myopia. The optometrist was my favorite doctor to visit. Always left the office seeing better and feeling more confident. I work hard to ensure that my patients leave feeling the same. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I enjoy problem solving and helping people achieve their best vision through a holistic and empathetic approach. In my spare time, I enjoy: Running, hiking, spinning, and spending time with my family, especially at the beach.

Undergraduate Education: University of Waterloo, Canada, BS in Biomedical Sciences; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Master of Science in Low Vision Rehabilitation; What drives your passion for optometry? I am fascinated by the difference glasses can make in one's life. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I love helping people see clearly and showing them what good vision should be. I like learning about my patients’ vision problems and figuring out how I can make a difference in improving their quality of life. It’s gratifying to know that I’ve made it easier for someone to read a book or see a loved one. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Improving a person's overall health by getting them to the right provider if damage from systemic conditions noted.

Undergraduate Education: Illinois Wesleyan University; Optometry School: Illinois College 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: Gettysburg College, BA Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania School of Optometry, BS Biology, Doctor of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: Maryland Optometric Association; American Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Primary Care. The reason I became an optometrist is: help my patients see their best, and to further their health and well-being. My favorite part of helping my patients is: working with people. In my spare time, I enjoy: time with my family, also my furry friends. I am a CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) for a foster child in Howard County, Maryland. I'm an avid reader and book club member. I have fostered for a local animal shelter, and plan to continue with that.