Meet Our Passionate Staff

Debi is the Front Desk staff member in Essex. She lives in Deep River with her husband and her dog Hunnie, a rescue. She has a daughter, Jayna, who is her treasure.  In her free time, Debi loves working in her garden and walking everywhere....

Megan is the Front Desk Receptionist in Hebron. She lives with her 3 sons, her dalmatian, and 2 cats. When she’s not at work, she loves relaxing, baking, and hanging out at her favorite local spot, the Inishmor....

Sarah is the Front Desk staff member at Colchester.  Her favorite lunch spot is the Red Rose Cafe in Colchester. When Sarah isn’t at work, she enjoys spending her time at home with her 2 daughters, 3 step-daughters, 1 step-granddaughter, her fiance and her cat....

Kathyann is the Ophthalmic Technician in Colchester. Kathyann lives in Colchester and her favorite restaurant is The Inishmor. When she’s not at work, Kathyann enjoys cooking, spending time with her family and friends, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors....

Ollie is the Ophthalmic Technician in Colchester and Hebron and she has a certificate in Ophthalmic Assisting. She lives in Colchester with her dog Yoyo and her favorite lunch spot is Tim’s Bistro.  When she’s not at work, Ollie enjoys walking in the Ruby Cohen Woodlands and reading at the...

Seth is the Ophthalmic Technician in Colchester and Hebron. Seth lives in Willimantic, and his favorite restaurant is A Mano Tacos Shop. When he’s not at work, Seth enjoys spending time with friends and walking on the Airline Trail in Windham....

Amber is an Optical Assistant in Colchester and Hebron. A graduate of RHAM, Amber lives in Marlborough with her husband, 5 children, and 2 dogs. When she’s not at work, Amber loves kayaking, hiking, and playing video games....

Kayla is the Optical Assistant in Colchester. She lives in Colchester and her favorite restaurant is Puerto Vallarta.  In her free time, Kayla enjoys walking and spending time with her three cats named Gwyn, Nugget, and Marsanta...

Kira is an Optical Assistant in Colchester and Hebron. Originally from Willimantic, Kira lives in Marlborough.  When she’s not at work, Kira enjoys spending time with her friends, 3 kids, her boyfriend, and her golden retriever. She also loves rooting for the Patriots and walking on the trails in the...

Melyssa is the Optical Assistant in Hebron and is working toward achieving her Opticians License. She lives in Norwich with her husband and 3 cats: Meko, Xena, and Shylo. Melyssa’s favorite lunch spot is Flour Girl Cafe in Hebron.  In her free time, Melyssa enjoys rooting for Boston sports teams...

Dan is the Licensed Optician at our partner Essex Vision Center. Dan graduated from Middlesex Community College in 2014 with a degree in Ophthalmic Design and Dispensing. He has two national certifications and holds a State of Connecticut Opticians License.  Dan lives in Deep River with his wife Sara, his...

Heather is the Optical Manager in Colchester and Hebron. She graduated from Middlesex Community College in 2014 with a degree in Ophthalmic Design and Dispensing. She has two national certifications and holds a State of Connecticut Opticians License. Heather is also the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the...

Meghan is the Licensed Optician at our partner Essex Vision Center. Middlesex Community College in 2023 with a degree in Ophthalmic Design and Dispensing.  She is dual certified by the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners and she holds a State of Connecticut Opticians License.  Meghan lives...

Cathy is the Office Manager in Essex. Originally from Middletown, Cathy lives in Old Saybrook with her husband Bill.  In her free time, Cathy enjoys scrapbooking, making cards, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her favorite lunch spot is Savour Cafe in Centerbook....

Debbie is the Office Manager in Colchester.  She was born and raised in Waterford, and currently lives in Oakdale.  Debbie’s favorite lunch spot is Family Pizza in Colchester.  In her free time, Debbie enjoys hosting game nights with her friends, and relaxing at home with her husband and adorable rescue...

Mary is the Office Manager in Hebron. Mary has been working for Hebron Eye Care since 2008 and currently lives in Lebanon.   In her free time, Mary loves spending time at home with her husband and pets, which include 3 horses, 3 parrots, 2 cats, and a bearded dragon. She...

Christina is the Practice Administrator for Wild Apple Eye Care.  Originally from New York, she graduated from Loyola University in Maryland, then spent time in Alaska before settling on the shoreline in Connecticut. She lives in Old Saybrook with her husband, Dr. Nick Paradis. Christina’s favorite lunch spot is Bun...