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
Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, Associate Professor
Assistant Dean of Academic Support
Stephanie Amonoo-Monney, MPA, AALHE
Director of Program Assessment
Tiffany Witherspoon
Director of Continuing Education and Communications
Lori Rees, BS
Director of Operations
Kelee Pleticha-Visconti, BA
Assistant Director of Clinical Education Programs
Kelly Russo, BA
Manager of Academic Programs
Braedyn Downs, BA
Administrative Assistant II
Andrea Nuno Quezada, MS
Director of Student Affairs
Mariam Hashmi, MS
Learning Skills Specialist
Kiana Moreland, EdD, MS
Executive Assistant
Audrey Vazquez
Administrative Assistant III
Edith Penaloza
Front Office Receptionist/Secretary
Teresa Oseguera
Administrative Assistant III
Yvonne Camacho
Administrative Assistant III
Patient Care Administration & Support Staff
Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, Associate Professor
Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, Associate Professor
Brittany Bryant
Coordinator of Patient Care Services
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
Warren Joe Ingalls
Assistive Technology Specialist for Eyecare Institute
Zulma Medina
Eye Care Services Specialist
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