Meet The Team
At Ridgeview Eye Care, our team is the foundation of everything we do. Each member brings unique skills, compassion and energy to create the unmatched experience our patients know and trust. From the moment you walk through our doors to the moment you leave, it's our people who make the difference. We're proud to introduce the individual who make Ridgeview Eye Care feel like family, because they truly are the heart of our company.
Optical Team
Amanda Curry, ABOC
Amanda has been a part of our team since 2013 and serves as the Office Lead for our organization. With her American Board of Opticianry certification, Amanda's expertise in the optical field is unmatched. She has dedicated countless hours to expanding her knowledge through continuing education, ensuring that she stays at the forefront of the latest industry advancements.
Amanda's family includes her husband Chris and their two daughters, Janda and Kenzie. Her love for her family extends to her furry companions as well. She is a fur-mom to two dogs, Shandy and Arlo, creating a lively and vibrant household. In her free time, Amanda finds joy in deadlifting, all things glitter and a good, suspensful book!
Amanda's passion for her work, dedication to her family, and vibrant personality make her a valued member of our team and she strives to go above and beyond for every person who walks through our doors.
Amanda T.
With 9 years of experience in the optometry field, Amanda serves as the Assistant Office Lead with a strong focus on patient care, insurance coordination and eyewear options. Specializing in helping patients navigate their vision benefits, selecting the right glasses or contacts, Amanda will help you to feel confident in your care from start to finish.
Amanda is dedicated to helping every patient feel seen, heard and genuinely cared for - whether it's their first visit or their tenth. Her goal is to create a smooth, supportive experience for both patients and team members, ensuring every day runs efficiently and compassionately.
When she is not taking care of patients, she spends her time with her family. Amanda has a husband, son, daughter, eight siblings and many nieces and nephews to keep her on her toes. She and her family are avid campers and can usually be found at Mountain Creek canoeing on the Little Niangua River.
Brittani
Brittani has been a member of the optical team since 2019 where she started as an Eyewear Stylist. These days Brittani oversees each pair of glasses from the time that they are ordered by our patient, through the lab proces until the time that they are checked in. Once they arrive back in our lab. Her high level of attention to detail ensures your glasses are ordered in a timely fashion and with 100% accuracy.
Brittani was born and raised in Wichita, KS before she moved to Spring Hill in 2019. She graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in Psychology. Before joining the Ridgeview Eye Care team, she spent several years working in El Dorado, KS at the Butler County newspaper selling print and digital advertising. In her free time, she enjoys traveling back to Wichita to spend time with family, exploring the KC area with her husband, Matthew, going to concerts and sporting events, and hanging out with her chocolate lab, Dottie.
Megan R.
Megan loves everything coffee! She worked at Starbucks for seven years, so coffee is literally in her blood at this point. In her spare time, you can find her working out and watching Royals games with her family! It needs to be noted that Megan will be a Swiftie forever, but when she's not listening to Taylor Swift she likes to read, play with her dog named Monte, hangout with her neice and try out new coffee shops!
Traveling, especially to New York is at the top of Megan's list of favorite things to do. She is also passionate about styling clothing, especially sneakers. She is a true sneaker head and her favorites are Jordan 1s and Jordan 4s!
Matthew
Meet Matthew - an optician with a passion for helping people see their best and look their best. I enjoy combining technical precision with personalized care to find the perfect eyewear solutions for each individual.
Outside of work, I stay active by hitting the gym and keeping up with my favorite soccer teams - it's all about balance, focus and a good pair of lenses!
Yesenia
Yesenia is a bilingual memeber of our optical team, fluent in Spanish. She's passionate about helping patients find the perfect eyewear and is known for her caring, inclusive approach.
Outside of work, Yesenia enjoys learning new things, spending time with her boyfriend, and cuddling with their three cats - Tangie, Pluto and Lady.
This is Alyson! She joined our optical team in 2025 and has a passion for customer service. She was born and raised in Topeka but after graduating from the University of Kansas, she moved to New York to puruse her love of acting. She lived there for just over 11 years and officially moved back to the Midwest in 2021.
Alyson and her fiance, Blake, plan to marry in August 2025. She enjoys spending time with friends and family and living in the woods.
Amber
Amber is a dedicated optician with a passion for teamwork and providing exception patient care. She thrives in collaborative environments and truly enjoys working alongside her fellow optical team members to help people see their best!
Outside of work, Amber is an avid reader, a devoted movie enthusiast, and a fan of all things comedy and music. Whether in the office or in her personal life, she values connection, clarity and a good sense of humor!
Emilee
Emilee is the Dry Eye Coordinator. She has over seven years of customer service experience, and is dedicated to improving the lives of others by making them feel their very best inside and out. You will find her at our check-out desk, where she will personally order your contacts and maximize your benefits to sensure you get the best value possible for your contact lenses! She values the personalized experience with patients and will go above and beyond to make sure they leave feeling comfortable and confident after their appointment.
Emiliee is also a licensed esthetician and makeup artist, and her work has been featureed in KC Fashion Week as well as a couple of other local fashion magazines! She spends most of her free time exploring downtown Kansas City with her partner, where they frequently visit the Nelson Atkins and try local food joints. She also enjoys relaxing at hom with her two cats, Buddha and Charlie. Emilee is excited to apply her passion for people and versatility to the optial field!
Clinical Team
Kate
Kate joined the Ridgeview team in 2023 when she moved to Olathe from Lawrence. She has a background in education and over 15 years of customer service experience. She is excited to bring her experience in customer service to the field of optometry!
Kate lives in Olathe with her partner, Mnason and cat, Onesy. In her free time, she enjoys playing disc golf and checking out local restaurants around Kansas City. She is an avid sports fan and loves cheering on the Chiefs, Jayhawks, and supporting her hometown team, the Houston Astros.
Cassie M.
Cassie is our passionate Myopia Management Coordinator at Ridgeview Eye Care. With a background in childcare and a deep love for myopia care, she has been an invaluable asset since joining in 2018.
Combining her expertise in childcare with her knowledge of myopia management, Cassie is dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients of all ages. She understands the importance of early intervention and comprehensive myopia management, especially for children, and is committed to raising awareness about the condition.
In her free time, Cassie enjoys playing with her adorable daughter, exploring the outdoors, reading, and taking weekend lake trips. These activities help her recharge and stay connected with nature, contributing to her overall well-being and enhancing her ability to provide compassionate care.
Katrina
Meet Katrina! She works as a clinical technician for our Dry Eye Spa and clinical team. She has a versatile background in sales and education in esthetics. Katrina has a passion for people and is always willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed!
When not working, Katrina spends her time with her two amazing daughters; Summerlyn and Brooklyn and fur baby Daisy. She also loves painting, finding cute local coffee shops and hiking in her free time.
Cassie D.
Cassie joined the clinical team at Ridgeview Eye Care in 2023. A Kansas City native, she's passionate about KC sports (futbol is life!), good coffee, travel and staying active. She holds a bachelor's in Kinesiology from the Master's University and is driven by a heart for health and wellness.
Grounded in her faith, Cassie values time with family, friends and her church community. Whether it's a game night, concert, or a new adventure, she's all about connection, joy, and a good laugh. She's excited to keep learning and growing in eye care alongside the Ridgeview team!
Alysa
Alysa brings warmth, care and expertise to every patient interaction. As an optometric technician, she loves helping people see their best while making them feel at ease during their visits.
When she's not at the office, you can find Alysa enjoying a good cup of coffee, spending quality time with her family, or sneaking in the occasional well-deserved nap!
Meet Megan! She is a valued member of our pediatric clinical team and has a passion for working with children. Megan is dedicated to helping each young patient feel comfortable during their visit while providing the best care and options for their eye health and vision!
I'm an Optometric technician with a passion for patient care and precision. I love working with people of all ages and helping them feel comfortable during their visits. Whether it's assising with exams or keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, I take pride in making each experience a positive one.
Outside of work, you'll most likely find me on the soccer field, it's my favorite way to unwind and stay energized!
Darianny is one of our bilingual optometric technicians, who is fluent in Spanish. She enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and cared for during their visits. With 13 years of eye care experience in the eye care industry she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to eye care.
In her free time, Darianny loves spending quality time with her family and friends, especially over a delicious meal of Mexican cuisine!
Maizy
Meet Maizy! Starting at Ridgeview as part of the patient experience team, Maizy quickly developed a passion for eye care and now works as an optometric technician. She enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their visits to our office. Known for her attention to detail and friendly personality, she brings warmth and care to every part of the patient experience.
When she's not at the office, you'll likely find her enjoying an iced oat milk latte, proudly singing along to Taylor Swift, or spending time with her loved ones - including her cat, Cleo.
P.S. Check out her nailes if you get the chance, she does them herself!
Patient Experience Team
Tabitha
Tabitha is our scheduling coordinator and Patient Experience team lead. You have probably talked to her if you've ever called the office! She is always ready to make sure you feel you are our number one priority, because you are! She brings years of management & customer service experience with her and loves providing an unmatched experience to each and every patient.
Tabitha was born and raised in Wichita, Ks and has been living in the Olathe area since 2007. She currently lives in Gardner with her husband, Jeremy, and children, Kylee and Kayden. In her free time, Tabitha enjoys spending time with family attending sporting events (Rock Chalk !!, Go Chiefs ! & Sporting !), firepit nights and anything country music! She also loves traveling and spending as much lake time as possible on their boat. When she gets moments to herself she enjoys reading, diy projects and going out for Thai or sushi!
Lauren
Lauren is the Insurance Coordinator for Ridgeview Eye Care and has been a part of our team since 2012. Most of her day is spent contacting different insurance companies on behalf of our patients, to make sure their benefits are contributing as they should be. If you have insurance or billing questions, you will most likely be transferred to Lauren.
Having attended several conferences, Lauren is up to date on all things HIPAA and OSHA. Lauren also runs our safety frame program, working with different companies all over the metro to make sure their employees are properly protected and able to prevent serious eye injuries.
A resident of Shawnee, Lauren graduated from Shawnee Mission North and then continued her education by attending classes at Emporia State University. Lauren was in the banking field for two years before joining our team. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband and their two boys, Maxwell and Whitley, reading, and going to the lake during the hot Kansas summers!
Charlie
Charlie was born and raised in MInnesota, but has called Kansas home for the past 26 years. She comes to Ridgeview with many years of experience in customer service. She is the mom of two almost adult kids and a cat! In her spare time she enjoys reading and walking outside, especially in beautiful places. She and her kids love to binge watch Survivor.
She is passionate about bringing positive energy to each and every interaction!
Sloan
Sloan is one of the first smiling faces you'll meet when you walk into our office. As our convierge, she makes every patient feel welcome and at east. Sloan is caring, kind and truly excels in her role, ensuring each visit starts off on the right foot!
Sloan grew up in central Missouri, and moved to Olathe in 1996 with her husband. She's enjoyed raising their family here and she is very proud of their three wonderful children. In her spare time, Sloan loves gardening, hiking, kayaking and anytime she can visit the lake or beach!
Lisa
Lisa was born in Michigan, but has called KC her home for over 40 years! She has been married for 26 years and has two doughters. She LOVES animals and will save any stray she sees. She has a cat named Chip and a rescue dog named Cannoli.
Before joining the Ridgeview team, Lisa worked in healthcare for 14 years. She enjoys going to Royals games, shopping, puzzles, the pool, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Lisa is very personable and provides exceptional customer service!
April
Meet April! I was born in Georgia and moved to Overland Park in 2002. I spent seven years in the dental field before joining the practice in 2025. I enjoy spending time with my husband Ryan, our daughter Lily, and our two dogs, Gracie and Buddy. I also love going to the lake and trying new restaurants!
I look forward to greeting you at your next appointment or helping you over the phone!
Kristi
Meet Kristi - the warm and welcoming smile at our concierge desk! Kristi has a genuine passion for helping others and takes the time to get to know each patient who comes through our doors. She grew up in saudi Arabia and brings a global perspective and friendly energy to our team.
Outside of work, Kristi loves all things Star Wars, spending time on the as a figure skater and discovering new music. She proudly lives by the ABCs of life: Always Be Caffeinating!
Brenda
Bio coming soon!
MAP
OLATHE LOCATION
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
LENEXA LOCATION
Monday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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