meet our optometric team

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Office Manager

Jen is our Office Manager and loves being a part of Williams Lake Optometry. She is trained in most areas of the clinic and is always willing to help where needed.

Jen was born and raised in Horsefly and married her best friend, Leonard. They have two grown children, Maria and Jack, and two beautiful grandchildren who makes their hearts smile. Family is an important part of Jen’s life. She enjoys spending time with them camping and fishing.

Front Desk Manager

Tanya is excited to be back in the optometry industry after moving home to Williams Lake in 2020 after living in Saskatchewan. She brings over 11 years of optometric experience in preliminary testing, visual field testing, contact lenses and booking appointments.

Tanya met her soul mate Shane in 1997 and they have one beautiful daughter named Khiera. Tanya and her family enjoy swimming, camping, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Optometric Assistant 

Hanna was excited to join the Williams Lake Optometry team in March of 2017. She is trained in the eyewear department, pretesting, visual field testing and scheduling appointments. Hanna coordinated our visiting Ophthalmologist who travels from Kamloops once a month to meet patients eye care needs that are not available to us locally.

Hanna was born and raised in Williams Lake and enjoys outdoor activities with her Husband Jake. They welcomed their second child in March 2022. Hanna will be off on maternity leave until 2023 but looks forward to returning to work for Dr. Kate and her work family!

Optometric Assistant

Tanis joined Williams Lake Optometry in 2016. She is trained in front desk, visual fields testing and contact lens training. 

When she isn't at the office she loves spending time with her two daughters, three beautiful grandsons and the rest of her family. She also enjoys fishing with her husband Dean on their boat in the summer months. 

Tanis looks forward to greeting you as you walk in the clinic. 

Optometric Assistant

Lorie joined Williams Lake Optometry in July 2022. Before joining our team, Lorie was a daycare teacher at Sacred Heart Daycare for 10 years. She is looking forward to helping patients and the community.

Lorie grew up in Williams Lake, meeting her husband in high school. They have now been married for 22 years, together they have two boys 17 and 21, three cats and two dogs. Lorie’s family loves exploring and being with friends and family