Brandy Yeack, CPOA, the practice manager at Valley Eye Care in Corvallis, OR, is a dedicated eyecare pro with more than a decade of experience in patient care, team leadership, and industry education.

Passionate about advancing paraoptometry, Yeack founded the Paraoptometric Association of Oregon in 2024 and currently serves as its president. She also created Light Up Oregon, an initiative dedicated to training and certifying paraoptometrics statewide. Most recently, Yeack founded The Traveling Para, a paraoptometric magazine designed to promote, educate, and support paras across the nation.

Her commitment extends to national advocacy, volunteering on committees for both the American Optometric Association and the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association. Currently pursuing a business degree at Oregon State University, Yeack continues to elevate paraoptometry through education, mentorship, and innovation.

Here, Yeack shares some of the inspiration behind her achievements.