Professional Summary

Experienced and dedicated optometric physician with over 25 years of clinical practice, including private clinic ownership and extensive international mission work. Committed to improving global vision health and advocating for the profession through leadership roles on state regulatory boards. Known for delivering compassionate, high-quality eye care with a global perspective.

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)
Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Postgraduate Training

Residency in Optometry
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Huntington, WV

Professional Experience

Owner & Optometric Physician
Eyecare Center of Snohomish, Snohomish, WA
1997 – Present

• Owned operated a successful, community-based optometric practice, which was established in 1964 by Dr. John McClintock

• Provided comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and ocular disease management.

• Built a loyal patient base through quality care and patient education.

• Provided free eye exams and glasses to uninsured patients in collaboration with the Lions Club.

• Provided free eye exams to the homeless at Millionaire’s Club in Seattle, WA

  Languages

  • English

  • Punjabi

  • Hindi

• Over 25 years as a licensed optometric physician serving the Snohomish community.

• Owner of the Eyecare center of Snohomish, as a woman-led, small-town legacy business since 1997

• International medical volunteer with numerous missions in India, Mexico, Honduras, Ethiopia, Russia, and many more.

• Appointed twice by the governor to the Washington State board of Optometry.

• First generation immigrant with a lived understanding of diverse community needs.

• Dedicated to affordable, accessible, and high-quality healthcare.

• First in my family to earn a doctorate—University of Washington & Illinois College of Optometry.

• Passionate about transparency, accessibility, rationality and common sense, and inclusive governance.

• Advocate for local business vitality, reduced bureaucracy, and modern infrastructure.

• Proud mother of two daughters who are fourth generation Snohomish natives.

• Lifelong commitment to service, both local and global.

Mission Work

Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH)
Mission Optometrist

• Participated in multiple international eye care missions providing vision services in:

• Honduras

• Nicaragua

• India

• Samoa

• Russia

• Mexico

• Ethiopia

Professional Affiliations

• American Optometric Association (AOA) – Member since 1987

• Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW)-Member since 1992