Meet Our Staff

Kay has worked in the optical industry for over 35 years. She has worked in various areas from dispensing instruction to office management for optical corporations and private practices. She has a degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing and is American Board of Opticianry Certified.

In 2005 Eye Center Northeast opened the Optical Shop, and Kay came to work with her husband. She enjoys working with the staff and pride themselves with giving personal attention to patients and customers. When not at the office, she and her husband enjoy time with their daughters and their many activities.

Pat has been an Eye Center Northeast billing specialist for over 20 years. Pat recently decided to retire and enjoy her extracurricular activities, such as knitting, reading and pampering the neighborhood cat. She continues to dedicate a few days a week to the billing department at Eye Center Northeast.

Karen has worked in the eye related field for over 20 years, joining Eye Center Northeast in 1998. She began working at the front desk, and has since been trained in medical records and billing. When not working, she enjoys spending her time with her family and her grandchildren.

Suzanne has worked in the eye related field for over 20 years, joining Eye Center Northeast in 2018. When Suzanne is not working she loves to be outdoors with her husband, daughters and grandson.

Christie joined the Eye Center Northeast team as a medical transcriptionist in 2003, and joined the front desk staff in 2007. She is now a certified Optometric Technician, passing her CPO in February of 2015.

Christie has taken on the study coordinator role which she thoroughly enjoys! She also is the Vice President of the Maine Paraoptometric Association.

Christie enjoys watching professional sports, camping and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Christie also enjoys interacting with patients and looks forward to seeing you soon!

Heather joined the Eye Center Northeast team in 2002. She has enjoyed working in many areas at Eye Center Northeast. She has completed all levels of certification for a technician and is pursuing the National Contact Lens Certification. Heather is a member of the American Optometric Association Paraoptometric Section and a member of the Maine Paraoptometric Association. Heather is the 2022 President for the Maine Paraoptometric Association that brings education and training to all Paraoptometrics in Maine. She was presented with the Maine Paraoptometric of the Year Award for 2015 by the Maine Paraoptometric Association. Heather continues to volunteer with The American Optometric Association's Paraoptometric Resource Committee, The Certification Test Review Committee, and is the only paraoptometric on the Evidence-Based Best Clinical Practice Committee.

Taylor started working at Eye Center Northeast as a technician in April of 2019, and just graduated Nursing school in May of 2022. She plays a very important role in keeping our clinical trials functioning smoothly!  Taylor has a very caring and passionate personality. Taylor will continue to work at our office part-time while pursuing her career as an RN. Taylor loves to connect with her patients, especially the children in the Myopia Clinical Trial and is looking forward to meeting you soon.

Taylor is also the Secretary and Treasurer for the Maine Paraoptometric Association.

Amanda joined Eye Center Northeast in June of 2021. Amanda is working towards her certification as a CPO. Amanda has two kids and a dog at home that she enjoys spending her free time with.

Bethany joined the team at Eye Center Northeast in March 2022 and plans to work toward her CPO certifications. Bethany is an animal lover. She enjoys exploring the coast with her two children and Siberian Huskey, when not at work.

Michelle started working in the optical shop at Eye Center Northeast at the end of 2020. Michelle is working towards her certifications. When Michelle is not at work, she enjoys spending her time doing fun things such as concerts or traveling.

Katie started working at Eye Center Northeast February of 2022 in the Optical Shop. Katie enjoys working with our patients to make sure they receive the best care and services. When Katie is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Lisa has been in the medical field for many years. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, family and working on her small farm. She joined Eye Center Northeast in 2021 and enjoys our wonderful patients that come into the office to see us.