Meet Our Dedicated Team
At the Kansas City Free Eye Clinic, our dedicated Staff and Board of Directors bring together a unique blend of eye care professionals and community leaders committed to providing eye care services to the Kansas City Metro.
Our team includes optometrists, eye care professionals, and healthcare advocates, alongside individuals from diverse fields who share a passion for service. Together, we work to ensure that everyone in our community has access to the vision care they need to thrive.

Emily Clinton – Staff
Program & Clinic Manager
Kansas City Free Eye Clinic

Dr. John Burton – Board President
Optometrist
Eye Care Assoc. of Lee’s Summit

Chris Burton, JD – Board Treasurer
Director of Client Services
Complete Legal

Carlynn Castle – Internal Affairs Chair
Sales Consultant
OCULUS

Andrew Tippin – External Affairs Chair
Visual Information Specialist
Kansas City VA Medical Center

Susan Calltharp – Governance Chair
Treasury Sales Officer
Security Bank of Kansas City

Dr. Maninder Pabla – Board Member
Internist
ConnectCare Hospitalists

LaTonya Rogers – Board Member
Practice Administrator
College Boulevard Vision Care