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.
Kaitlin Dempsey – Staff
Executive Director
Kansas City Free Eye Clinic
Ashley Thompson – Staff
Program and 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
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Kansas City VA Medical Center
LaTonya Rogers – Governance Chair
Practice Administrator
College Boulevard Vision Care
Dr. Maninder Pabla – Board Member
Internist
ConnectCare Hospitals
Craig Aukamp – Board Member
Chief Executive Officer
BEHLE INC
Spencer Noyes – Board Member
Area Sales Manager
TopCon Healthcare
Dr. Jamie Weiser – Board Member
Pediatric Optometrist
Univ. of KS Health Systems