I am an optometrist and academic leader currently serving as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at a College of Optometry, where I oversee curriculum, assessment, faculty development, and student success initiatives. My professional background spans clinical optometry, optometric education, accreditation, and interprofessional education, with a strong emphasis on preparing future clinicians to serve diverse communities with excellence and integrity.
My work is guided by values that closely align with public health: equity, access, collaboration, and evidence-based practice. I am deeply committed to advancing vision care as an essential component of overall health and believe strongly in interdisciplinary approaches to addressing health disparities. Whether through education, advocacy, or service, I strive to contribute in ways that improve outcomes for individuals and communities while strengthening the profession of optometry.