Undergraduate Education: University of Western Ontario. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry.

Undergraduate Education: Penn State University, Bachelor Of Science in Electrical Engineering; Optometry School: Ohio State College of Optometry, sum laude; What drives your passion for optometry? My desire to improve people’s lives through better vision and eye health. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By improving the quality of their lives and their productivity through better vision. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? A feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment that my work has positively impacted someone’s life. How are you impacting your local community? By improving vision for the underserved. Hobbies/Interests: Biking, skiing, swimming, photography

Undergraduate Education: University Of California at Berkeley. B.A. in Human Biodynamics. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry 2001. Professional Achievements and Associations: Ocular Disease Residency from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute; B.S. of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry; NEFOS: North East Florida Optometric Society; American Optometric Association; Florida Optometric Association; Alliance of Therapy Dogs: Certified and licensed Therapy Dog team; Therapy Animal Coalition. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Ocular Disease Residency from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute; B.S. of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. The reason I became an optometrist is: I love to make people see and feel better. My favorite part of helping my patients is: watching them smile and be amazed by God's Miraculous gift of sight. In my spare time, I enjoy: Rowing; Spending time with my family; going to the beach; Photography; painting: watercolors; laughing; traveling; loving on my cats and doggy.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University, Bachelor of Arts. Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry, 1989. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Virginia Optometric Association; Shenandoah Valley Optometric Society. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Diplomate, American Board of Optometry; Synergeyes Certified Contact Lens Fitter; Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Refractive Surgery Course. The reason I became an optometrist is: During the first visit to my eye doctor’s office as a teenager, I was impressed by how quickly the optometrist was able to help clear my vision with lenses. This was a “WOW, I can see clearly now…” amazing experience. So amazing, that the value of clear eyesight spoke to me that day and led me to want to create that WOW experience for others. Therefore, I chose to become an optometrist. My favorite part of helping my patients is: The “that’s amazing” expression that lights up a patient face when they see better brings me joy. Seeing this expression daily is rewarding. These are the reasons I love being an optometrist because I get to improve the lives of people every day by helping them see. In my spare time, I enjoy: The performing arts, magic, bicycling, and travel.

Undergraduate Education: University of Toronto; Optometry School: Illinois college of optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Graduated cum laude; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping people see. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By focusing on an individualized plan based on visual demands of each patient. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Helping someone see like they have never seen before. How are you impacting your local community? By helping people see, I hope to help them live their best lives at work or at home. Hobbies/Interests: Trying new restaurants, and playing with my dogs.

Undergraduate Education: Holy Cross College; Optometry School: New England College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties; Certified Optometric Physician; What drives your passion for optometry? My innate interest in the physical sciences and my empathy for my patients healthcare needs. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By providing my patients with the best eyecare and eyewear so they can maximize their visual experience both at work and recreation. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? By addressing my patients needs in a concerning, empathetic chair-side manner and providing them with the best eyewear appropriate for their needs and means. How are you impacting your local community? Being a caring, hard working professional and projecting my life values to family, friends and patients Hobbies/Interests: Woodworking, home improvement, physical fitness

Undergraduate Education: Bradley University, Bachelor of Science. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, class of 2012. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association and Maryland Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Doctor of Optometry, licensed to practice optometry in Maryland and Virginia. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help patients see better. Sight provides ~80% of information needed to interpret our surroundings. Sharpening visual acuity can have great, positive effects on a patient’s job, schooling, or hobbies. It makes me so happy to help a school age kid see the white board better or help an IT specialist who gets headaches at the end of a workday. My favorite part of helping my patients is: potentially improving their everyday lives because they can see better. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my three kiddos and husband. We like taking family walks and watching the kids play soccer.

Undergraduate Education: Villanova University; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Diplomate-American Board of Optometry, Virginia Optometric Association & American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Author, The Big Book of Family Eyecare- Basic Health Publishers; What drives your passion for optometry? I'm a 3rd generation optometrist in my family, and my wife is an optometrist. Eye care is in my blood & I love caring for my patients. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By deeply listening to my patients I seek to understand their concerns & then individualize each examination while still providing comprehensive care. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Providing positively impactful visual & ocular health solutions for my patients concerns. How are you impacting your local community? I am a Board Member of the Jefferson Area Crimestoppers. Hobbies/Interests: Motorsports including Formula 1 & GT Racing. Participating in car shows.