Our Team

Katie, an Arizona native, has been with our practice since 2013 and is passionate about ensuring that all of our patients have the best possible experience at our clinic. Katie is an avid reader (and admittedly less avid writer) who lives in Burien with her husband, Adam, their two children, and their troublesome English Bulldog named Ethel.

Paul has been expanding his knowledge of the optical industry since 2009, spending 3 years in manufacturing before transitioning into styling and dispensing. Paul is passionate about finding the perfect frame, and will take the time to get to know you to ensure that your frame choice matches both your own unique style and your optical needs. He is also your go-to guy for any and all adjustments and repairs, and is happy to work through even the most complex optical issues. Paul takes great pride in hand-selecting all of the frames in our office, and is dedicated to providing Queen Anne with a wide variety of styles to choose from! Paul lives in Shoreline with his wife Tarin and children, Orin, Karis, and Colby.

Lauren moved to Seattle from California after falling in love with the Pacific Northwest at the University of Oregon. She has a passion for helping others and loves music. She enjoys going outdoors and spending time with her two cats, Gus and Daphne. Lauren lives in Ballard with her husband Isaac and hopes to one day work in social work or as an advocate.

Matthew, an Oklahoma native, has been working at our Ballard location for over fifteen years. Beside many administrative and clinical duties, Matthew also ensures that your insurance claims have been processed correctly. Matthew is a longtime musician and cinephile who spends his time in Mukilteo writing songs and watching movies with his wife and beloved Aussie Doodle. No one rocks a cardigan like Matthew.

Deedee has spent nearly two decades perfecting the optical experience for our patient’s individual needs. You can rely on her sense of design and eye for detail while choosing frames that both improve your vision and elevate your personal style. DeeDee lives in Ballard, enjoys live music, and discovering new restaurants.

Alina joined our team in early 2013. Working in optometry since 2010, she has an extensive knowledge of all areas of our clinics. Alina lives in Black Diamond, Washington with her husband Yuriy and their three children.

Ivy joined Eye Clinics of Seattle in the summer of 2019. With a degree in musical theatre from American University, she spends her free time acting and singing in productions around Seattle. She also enjoys good food, English literature, and wool socks. She lives in Queen Anne with a sweet black cat named Bonnie.

Brittney has been with Eye Clinics of Seattle since 2022 and has been passionate about eye care for 10+ years! She is a graduate of Seattle Central’s advanced opticianry program, ABO and NCLE certified, and is former student president of the OAW legislative committee. During her free time Brittney enjoys thrifting, gaming, and exploring Washington's hiking trails.

Eric has been with the company since 2017, and is our greatest resource for both patients and staff when it comes to understanding optics. He has a great passion for learning and teaching, and is eager to assist patients in any way he can. Eric lives in Bremerton with his wife and two girls. 

Max was born and raised in the greater Seattle area. He moved to Bellingham to earn his degree in Biology with an emphasis in ecology, evolution and organismal biology from Western Washington University. He is new to the team but he loves hearing about patients' stories and learning new things. In his free time he enjoys playing video games, golfing, and cooking new recipes.

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Brandon is our resident Lens Guru. With over 10 years of experience in the optical industry, Brandon is able to perform a wide array of lens wizardry in our in-house finishing lab. He grew up in Anaheim, and that's all he has to say about that. In his spare time he enjoys not being in California.

Joey joined the team in October 2023 after getting his Degree in English from the University of Washington in the spring. You'll find him working in the tech room or at the front desk at our Roosevelt office with a smile and a freshly crafted eyeware-pun. He lives in Northgate and enjoys playing chess, going to Mariners games, and walking dogs in his free time.

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Philadelphia born & Baltimore schooled, Lin has been in administration & documentation since graduating in 2020. Whether for questions, concerns, or just conversation, they're more than happy to work with you! When not at the clinic, you might find this Queen Anne local shopping, cosplaying, or watching college football.

Lisa is our front desk maestro and a lifelong Ballard-ite. Lisa makes sure that scheduling and the check-in/check-out process runs smoothly. She owns a variety of detective hats that she must occasionally don in order to investigate hard-to-navigate insurance benefits. If you don't see her behind the front desk, you might catch her in front of our store admiring local canines.

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Shana’s extensive retail experience along with her sparkling personality encourage our patients to spend time choosing the perfect frame for their prescription needs and personal style. Shana lives in Capitol Hill and has a love affair with art and photo booths.

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Originally from Vancouver, B.C, Theo joined our team after graduating from the University of Washington with a B.S in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. He loves chocolate almond croissants, the gym, and helping patients with retina scans. You can find him in the back with the machines or hanging out at the front desk!

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A proud Seattle native for over 20 years, Vik joined the team in August 2024 with a year of prior optometry experience as a technician at Costco. He brings a decade of combined experience between healthcare admin and the tech industry, and works between the Queen Anne and Roosevelt locations. He is also happy to answer your questions about specialty contacts for myopia or keratoconus care. Outside of work, you will find him studying data science as a Master's student at Seattle University, reading the news, or playing his guitar.

Connor is an eyeglass enthusiast whose personal life is mysterious and important. Connor lives in Fremont with their gremlin German Shepherd, Sophy and enjoys doing mysterious and important dog activities in their free time. 

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Originally from the deserts of Nevada, Melyn has been living in the Eastlake area of Seattle for the last four years. Their favorite part of the job is working with patients getting their first pair of glasses ever (kids and adults alike). When not at work, Melyn likes to work on their novel, read plenty of fantasy, and spend time with their cat Lennan & ball python Amelia!

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