
Administration & Staff
The College of Optometry administration focuses on inclusive teamwork at all levels to ensure our students are prepared to provide expert, inclusive, value-based care.
Academic Administration & Support Staff

Elizabeth Hoppe, OD, MPH, DrPH
Founding Dean

Ida Chung, OD, MSHE, FCOVD, FAAO
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Professor

Stephanie Amonoo-Monney, MPA, AALHE
Director of Program Assessment

Tiffany Witherspoon
Director of Continuing Education and Communications

Lori Rees, BS
Director of Operations

Joanna Aceves
Adminstrative Assistant III

Kiana Moreland
Executive Assistant

Kelee Pleticha-Visconti, BA
Assistant Director of Clinical Education Programs

Kelly Russo, BA
Manager of Academic Programs

Audrey Vazquez
Administrative Assistant

Angie Chambers
Front Office Receptionist/Secretary

Teresa Oseguera
Administrative Assistant

Sylvia Pedersen
Administrative Associate
Patient Care Administration & Support Staff

Brittany Bryant
Administrative Assistant

Yvonne Camacho
Clinic Front Desk Receptionist/Cashier

Myron Caracut
Optician/Optometric Assistant, ECI – LA Clinic

Alma Castro
Specialty Services Assistant

Isela Flores
Optometric Billing Specialist

Marlene Gomez
Coordinator of Affiliated Patient Care Services

Jessica Hernandez
Lead Optician

Warren Joe Ingalls
Assistive Technology Specialist

Zulma Medina
Eye Care Services Specialist

Karina Moran
Clinic Front Office Receptionist/Cashier

Rubi Lopez
Optician

Thomas Olzak
Resources Specialist for ECI

Ruthie Perez
Assistant Director of Clinical Finance and Billing

Roxanne Stuckey
Clinical Front Desk Receptionist/Cashier

Laura Valencia
Front Desk Receptionist/Care Coordinator, ECI – LA Clinic

Diego Zhao
Optician