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.

Undergraduate Education: UNC Charlotte ,B.A.; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry 1991; Professional Achievements and Associations: Diplomat: Cornea, Glaucoma, Retina , General Medicine, SECO Scholar, OWNS Society Member, SCOPA Member, AOA Member, Contact Lens Section member; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Diplomat, Contact lenses; The reason I became an optometrist is because I had very bad vision at a very early age. In my spare time, I enjoy music, wood working, DIY projects, art, design, landscaping, gardening ,reading ,bicycling ,tennis, automotive projects, fishing, boating, and testing new gadgets. My favorite part of helping my patients is upgrading their vision potential.

Undergraduate Education: Berry College (Rome, GA) BS biology minor in chemistry. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham 2009. Professional Achievements and Associations: American optometric association; Georgia optometric association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I decided on optometry at an early age in high school. I enjoyed science and got glasses/contacts at that time which sparked my own interest. I was taking a careers elective in high school and was able to shadow a local optometrist for the day. I was hooked from then on. I enjoyed the interaction with people plus the joy it brings people to see their very best for sometimes the first time. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Seeing them back year after year and the relationship that is built over time. I have seen children grow up and new additions to families and giving them their best sight brings a lot of joy for me. In my spare time, I enjoy: I have two daughters ,8 and 6, and we enjoy time together bike riding, hiking, and swimming. I also enjoy quality time with my family and close friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. The reason I became an optometrist is: Fascination with the visual system and optics. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Meeting a broad range of interesting individuals, and helping them meet, or exceed, their vision needs. In my spare time, I enjoy: My Family, my dog, water sports, and home renovation!

Undergraduate Education: Swarthmore College; B.A. in Psychobiology / pre-med. Optometry School: SUNY College of Optometry, 2000. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member in good standing: CAO, AOA. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Residency in primary care, SUNY Optometry. The reason I became an optometrist is: I love to help people - and what better way to do it than by giving the gift of sight and preserving their eye health. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love all of it, but making those lifelong personal connections is at the top of the list! In my spare time, I enjoy: Baseball; Reading; Beach; Time with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Treating every patient as if they are my favorite family member. Hobbies/Interests: spending time with people I love, peanut butter whiskey, vacation, collecting sunglasses.