Our Team

The A to Z Eye Care Team is made up of extremely skilled and qualified staff members who also happen to be amazing people! They are an integral part of this practice in addition to the community. Whether it be riding a tandem bicycle across country or photographing our scenic area; creating hand made jewelry or riding horses, our team is always ready for a smile and a laugh! We have found that enjoying life with our family and friends helps us truly appreciate this special community!!!

Office Manager

Markel Hoffman, CPO
2002 Graduated Humboldt State University
BA History
2006 Humboldt State University MBA

Optical Manager / Sales Coordinator

Erin Kuehn, ABOC, CPO
Certified Optician
2005 Graduated Humboldt State University
BS in Business Administration and a Minor in Art

Practice Marketing / Technology Coordinator

Maria Madsen, ABOC, CPO
Certified Optician

Receptionists

Joan Snapp
Receptionist

May Bowser
Receptionist

Jessica Viernes-Olson, ABOC, CPO
Receptionist/Benefits Coordinator
2007 Graduated Humboldt State University
BA in Psychology

Doctors Assistants

Carol Patten, CPO, NCLE-C
Certified Contact Lens Technician

Doctors Assistants, Continued

Nipa Patel, CPOA, NCLE-C
Certified Contact Lens Technician
2002 Graduated UC Irvine
BS Biology

Sarah Grabow, CPO
Lasik Coordinator

Bobbi Pavlinchak-Beaver
Optometric Assistant

Opticians

Jen Petullo, ABOC,CPO
1998 Graduated Pennsylvania State University
BA in Geography

Nicoletta Leonardo, ABOC,CPO
2006 Graduated Humboldt State University
BA in Art Education and Art Studio

Elizabeth Knaus, ABOC
2006 Graduated Mount Holyoke College
BA in Art History

Rebecca Birks
2005 Graduated Humboldt State University
BA Art History

Beccah Hofer, Optician
Low Vision Technician

Benefits Coordinators

Sandy Dardenelle, CPO
1972 Graduated Chico State University
BA in Social Science

Dana Long, CPO
2005 Graduated CSU Hayward
BS in Geology