Meet Our Team
Dr. Fose
Optometrist
Dr. Jayme Fose is native to Kansas, born and raised in WaKeeney.She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry from Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS) in 2003 and a Doctorate in Optometry at Southern College of Optometry (Memphis, TN) in 2007.
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Dr. Strong
Optometrist
Dr. Strong is a native Kansan, born in October 1982 and raised in Auburn, KS. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS) in 2007 and a Doctorate in Optometry at the University of Missouri St. Louis (St. Louis, MO) in 2012.
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Dr. Sowash
Optometrist
Dr. Sowash is a Kansas native who has a passion for building relationships with her patients and providing them with excellent care.She is a proud graduate of Benedictine College, where she received her degree in biologyand Spanish. She earned her optometry degree from Arizona College of Optometry in 2016 and moved to Colorado with her husband shortly after.
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Lori
Optician
Lori joined Blue Valley Vision of Overland Park in 2017.She started working as an ophthalmic assistant and surgical coordinator in 1988.
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Sara
Practice Director
Sara joined Blue Valley Vision in June 2018. She was born in Kansas City, MO, and currently resides in Overland Park, KS. Sara has several years’ experience in all aspects of the Optometry field including Optician, contact lens technician, and ophthalmic technician.
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Kim
Scheduling Coordinator
Kim joined Blue Valley Vision of Overland Park in March 2019. She was born in Indiana and grew up in 8 different states but still considers Kansas City her hometown.
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Liz
Lead Optometric Technician
Liz joined Blue Valley Vision of Overland Park in 2021 as an optometric technician. She was raised in the Ozarks, and has been in the Greater Kansas City area for ten years. Liz enjoys working with patients and making sure that every experience at Blue Valley Vision of Overland Park is a warm and pleasant one. In her free time she likes to read, write poetry, and spend time outdoors.
Claudia
Lead Optometric Technician
Claudia joined Blue Valley Vision of Overland Park in 2021 as an optometric technician. She was born and raised in Overland Park, Kansas.
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Lisa
Scheduling Coordinator
Lisa grew up in Long Beach, CA and five states later is now living in Raymore, MO. She joined the team at Blue Valley Vision of Overland Park in March of 2021 as an Office Assistant greeting patients on the phone and aiding with scheduling and insurance needs
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Toni
Optician
Toni joined the Blue Valley Vision of Overland Park team in 2022. She grew up in Missouri and eventually moved to the Kansas side as her family grew. She values honesty, respect and kindness. She loves spending quality time with her family and dogs.
Sami
Optometric Technician & Aesthetician
Sami joined Blue Valley Vision of Overland Park in 2023 as an optometric technician and aesthetician. She has been a licensed aesthetician and laser technician since 2020. She loves ensuring patients are comfortable during treatments. Feel free to discuss skincare and skin health with her anytime! In her free time, Sami enjoys reading, crocheting, and riding her motorcycle.
Laura
Optician
Ashleigh
Optometric Technician
Ashleigh calls Lenexa, KS home, where she and her husband enjoy a house filled with five children. She is a fan of OU football and loves wathcing the Chiefs on Sunday! She looks forward to building a trusting relationship with her patients. In her free time, she enjoys baking and reading.
Drew
Optometric Technician
Drew has always called Olathe, KS her home and is a true KC fan. She recently graduated for K-State and is eager to pursue nursing school in the future. The favorite part of her day is when she can bring a smile to a patient's face. In her free time, she loves to read biographies, hang out with her family, and cheer on the Cats!
Jennifer
Optician
Chip
Optical Processing
Chip joined the team at Blue Valley Vision of Overland Park in fall of 2023. From Missouri to Kansas, he is excited to be in a position where he can serve and learn about his new community. He loves seeing the optical ordering process from start to finish and hopes to satisfy every patient who orders through the office. In his free time, Chip enjoys the arts, as well as spending time with his husband and their pet gecko.
