Beverly Roberts began her career in optometry as an optometric technician. Twenty-one years later, she currently serves as clinic director in four locations. Beverly’s experience, passion, and drive have motivated her to share her love and excitement about the world of optometry.
From creating and presenting courses nationwide to being in the front line of staff and employee care. Beverly strives to encourage everyone to shoot for the stars when it comes to being their best selves in their personal lives and career.
She continues to work with staff and doctors to become change-makers in the profession, making a positive difference in the lives of patients and staff.
Holding multiple certifications, Beverly knows the importance of consistency and hard work. In 2007, she received her first statewide recognition, the Mississippi Paraoptometric of the Year Award.
During the summer of 2008, Beverly was awarded the AOA Paraoptometric of the Year Award. Being the first recipient from Mississippi. This award is given annually to one national recipient.
SECO International showed its appreciation for her dedication and continued service to the optometric profession by awarding her the Paraoptometric of the South Award in 2014.
In 2015, she was given the highest recognition of having an award named in her honor, the Beverly Roberts Paraoptometric of the Year Award. This award is given annually during the fall.
In her spare time, Beverly enjoys spending time with her five kids and nine grandchildren. She spends time caring for her various animals and cooking. She is active in her church where she leads the children’s choir.
“Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.” -Unknown
Awards
2007 Mississippi Paraoptometric of the Year
2008 AOA National Paraoptometric of the Year
2012-2013 AOA PS Council Chair
2014 SECO Paraoptometric of the South
Professional Service
AOA PRC Executive Committee
Immediate Past Chair. AOA Paraoptometric Section
Chair, AOA Paraoptometric Section
Vice-Chair, AOA Paraoptometric Section
Secretary, AOA Paraoptometric Section
Trustee, AOA Paraoptometric Section
Chair, AOA Awards Committee
Chair, AOA Education Committee
Chair, AOA Para Membership Committee
AOA MORE Committee Member
Current AOA CPC Commissioner
Member, Mississippi Optometric Association Task Force on Paraoptometric Training
Member, Mississippi Optometric Association Conference and Convention Planning Committees
Member, Mississippi Optometric Association Education Committee
Past President of the Mississippi Paraoptometric Association
Vision Source Facilitator and Representative for Mississippi
Consultant for Silken Management Group
Consultant for Eyefinity Officemate
Lecturer - Many State Asso Meetings
Lecturer - SECO International
Lecturer - American Optometric Asso National Meeting
Lecturer - GWCO International
Awards Received
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