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Dr. Grace Tegenkamp is a rising leader in optometry, known for her exceptional expertise and compassionate, patient-first care. The youngest student ever accepted into the University of Alabama’s #1-ranked optometry program, she has built a career defined by excellence and innovation.

As the face of My Eye Guy and Chief Medical Director for the Special Olympics of Northwest Florida, Dr. Grace is deeply committed to expanding access to vision care and serving her community. Her impact has earned her Woman Optometrist of the Year honors three consecutive wins—cementing her reputation as one of the most accomplished professionals in her field.

Dr. Jenalyn Jotie, OD, MS, FAAO, is a highly accomplished optometrist with over 13 years of experience, blending advanced clinical care with impactful research. A recipient of the prestigious Naval Health Professions Optometry Scholarship, she earned her doctorate from Nova Southeastern University and served five years in the U.S. Navy caring for Sailors and Marines.

She completed a residency in Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation and later a research fellowship affiliated with Harvard, contributing important work on vision issues in veterans with traumatic brain injury. Board certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Dr. Jotie continues to advance the field through both patient care and published research.

Dr. Joseph Tegenkamp is a dedicated optometrist and lifelong athlete whose passion for excellence extends far beyond the clinic. A graduate of the University of Pikeville School of Optometry, he pairs clinical expertise with a competitive spirit shaped by years of athletic achievement.

From his early days as a standout baseball player—earning recognition at a semi-professional level—to receiving the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award in high school, Dr. Joseph has consistently demonstrated leadership, discipline, and character. His commitment to sports continues today, highlighted by his recent honor as a recipient of the Brian Seakey Award for sportsmanship in tennis.

Driven, compassionate, and grounded in strong values, Dr. Joseph brings the same dedication to patient care that has defined his life both on and off the field.