Denise Tirado, OD, grew up in a small Hispanic agricultural town where access to health care was very scarce, and her parents drove her 30 minutes to the nearest optometrist.
Naba Razi Khan, OD, worked as an optometric technician during her undergraduate studies, which developed her interest in patient care and the human eye.
For several years, Carissa Dunphy, ABOC, FNAO, has been making connections in the optical industry as founder of Optician Now, which provides resources and meaningful advice to colleagues.