Kristin McVay PT '99 transitioned her career from skilled care to outpatient.
Class Notes
Let your classmates and friends know what's up with a submission to the class notes section of Pacific magazine. These items are published in the print issue of Pacific magazine and online to highlight the news and accomplishments of members of the Pacific family.
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Dean Wetzel '90, OD '92 has become an additional optometrist at Mayo Clinic Health System.
Jessica Heckman OD '09 was inducted into Concordia's Athletic Hall of Fame. After earning her degree from Concordia, Heckman pursued a doctorate in optometry from Pacific. Heckman currently is vice president of clinical affairs and optometric residency director at Chu Vision Institute in Bloomington, Minn. Her community service includes participating in eye care mission trips to the Philippines and Myanmar.
Josh Beck '12 joined the financial planning and investment firm Petersen Hastings as a Financial Controller, September 2019. In this role, Beck will be primarily responsible for developing and monitoring the Kennewick, Wash. firm’s financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting.
Kari O'Driscoll '93 recently published her first book, "One Teenager at a Time: Developing Self-Awareness & Critical Thinking in Adolescence."
Clara Howell '17 has joined the Lake Oswego Review as a reporter.
Haley Menge '13 celebrated her eye clinic's fifth year of operations. She opened Hi-Line Eye Care's doors in 2014, and since has provided many with treatment and education about their eye health.
Nathan Lighthizer OD '09 will present at the North Carolina Optometric Society's Fall Congress.
Steve '64 and Inez Griffels '66 celebrated their 55th anniversary.
Christina Garcia PharmD '13 opened her independent pharmacy chain called TIN Rx Pharmacy in San Francisco, Calif.