Meet the Team

Dr. Hickenbotham is the Founding Dean of the College of Optometry.

Dr. Akers is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the RMU Optometry Program.

Dr. Wilkins is the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs.

Dr.Spencer Johnson is the Professor, Sr. Director of the Eye Institute.

Dr. Zanna Kruoch is an Assistant Professor at RMUEI. 

Dr. Michael Leigh is an Assistant Professor at RMUEI. 

Dr. Joshua Pratt is an Assistant Professor at RMUEI. 

Dr. Robert Roden is the Assistant Professor, Director of Research.

Dr. Matthew S. Orgill is an Assistant Professor at RMUEI. 

Dr. W. Reid Cluff is an Assistant Professor at RMUEI. 

Dr. Andrew Kyle is an Assistant Professor at RMUEI.

Dr. Darin Cummings is an Assistant Professor at RMUEI. 

Dr. Angelica Echiverri is an Assistant Professor at RMUEI. 

Dr. Nekima Williams is an Associate Professor, Director of Externships and Residencies

Dr. Debra Nelissen is an Assistant Professor at RMUEI.