Meet Our Team

Dr. Amber Cumings

Developmental, Pediatric and Neuro-Optometrist​​​​​​​

Dr. Amber Cumings specializes in Neuro-Optometric and Pediatric Care at Clarendon Vision Development Center, treating patients of all ages. Dr. Cumings is highly regarded by our patients who have complex visual needs, regularly noting that Dr. Cumings identified the right diagnosis and treatment that has provided the, often long-awaited, relief they needed.

​​​​​​​Dr. Cumings was born in Michigan and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ferris State University with a degree in Vision Science. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Optometry degree with Highest Distinction at Michigan College of Optometry. During her time there, Dr. Cumings was the leader of several councils and a member of academic professional organizations. She completed a residency specializing in Pediatrics/Vision Therapy/ Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation with national thought leader Dr. Curtis Baxstrom.

She has recently obtained her Fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry, a prestigious honor in the field. Today, she is working toward becoming a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development which certifies optometrists as having advanced competency in providing developmental vision and vision therapy services. You may also see her research articles published across pediatric and optometric medical journals.

Dr. Cumings is a member of the American Optometric Association, the American Academy of Optometry, the Neuro- Optometric Rehabilitation Association, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control and the College of Syntonic Optometry.

She lives in the western suburbs with her fiancé and enjoys hiking, kayaking, reading, and drawing.

Dr. Delia Malone

Developmental/Neuro-Optometrist​​​​​​​

Dr. Delia Marie Malone is a Developmental Optometrist who also specializes in Neuro-Optometry at Clarendon Vision Development Center.

She received a Bachelors of Arts from Loyola University in Chicago Illinois. While in school, she served as a volunteer at Alivio Clinic to provide much needed care for underserved Spanish speaking populations. In 2018, she received her Doctorate of Optometry from Illinois College of Optometry after externships in Vision Therapy, Vision Rehabilitation and Low Vision. During her studies at Illinois College of Optometry, Dr. Malone had the opportunity to provide eye care to underserved populations through a mission trip to El Salvador.

Dr. Malone has completed clinical rotations at the New Haven VA Hospital, the Illinois Eye Institute and in binocular vision while at a private practice clinic. Her extensive training and experience span visual rehabilitation, vision therapy, pediatric examination, and ocular disease. When examining her primary eyecare patients, she enjoys uncovering and treating binocular difficulties often overlooked by other primary care providers.

​​​​​​​She is an active member of the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. In her free time, she can be found biking in the streets of Chicago or on her Peloton, at community fairs or listening to live music

Marzenka Styrczula

Patient Liaison, Vision Therapy and Myopia Management Counselor

Marzenka supports our patients and their families throughout their program of care at Clarendon Vision Development Center. She also serves as an advocate within the community for the Practice and its Developmental Optometry, Myopia Management and Neuro-Optometry Optometric Rehabilitation specialties.

After graduating from Dominican University with an MBA in Marketing, Marzenka spent her career in B2B Marketing & Business Development at some of the country’s largest media brands. In that time, her passion for supporting children and families evolved as she worked with non-profit clients like World Vision and served on the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago Auxiliary Board.

Once she discovered how prism lenses and Vision Therapy greatly improved her own daughter’s vision and daily life, Marzenka felt guided to support others who can benefit from specialty ocular treatments.

Marzenka is married with two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, biking and spending time at the beach with her family.

Vanessa Morgan

Vision Therapist

Vanessa brings her passion in helping patients reach their full potential to her role as a Vision Therapist at Clarendon Vision Development Center.

​​​​​​​As an experienced elementary educator and parent of four children, Vanessa has the agility to adjust her therapy sessions based on a patient’s needs, while also making the experience fun and engaging. “The more engaged the patient is, the better the results will be,” she says.

She was first introduced to vision therapy as one of her children progressed through the program and can personally attest to the value the therapy brings to patients. She supports the multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach that Clarendon Vision provides to our patients and amplifies the importance of the relationships we have with professional organizations like schools, occupational therapy clinics, neuropsychologists and many other professional disciplines. This ensures our patients are receiving the best possible care and that their therapy benefits all aspects of their lives.

In her previous teaching positions, Vanessa worked with children from kindergarten to 6th grade, with a specific interest in special needs. She earned a BA Honors Degree in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status from the University of Central England, Birmingham, U.K.

Aside from being a busy mother to four children, Vanessa also enjoys reading, gardening, fitness and traveling with her family.

Adriann Quintana

Vision Therapy Department Head/Vision Therapist

As a Vision Therapist at Clarendon Vision Development Center, Adriann pulls from her passion and experience in teaching and working with children to build and maintain meaningful relationships and help set meaningful goals for her patients. “Knowing that I can be an important part of a person's growth and development and make a positive impact is what excites me to be a vision therapist,” she says.

Adriann’s experience as a teacher of primary students adds value to her current position because being skilled at meeting a child right where they are developmentally and being able to choose appropriate activities to help them grow in therapy is key to their success. If you ask her patients, they will tell you, “Adriann is kind, personable and makes therapy fun!”

Adriann holds a degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Early Childhood Education. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, being outdoors, reading and finding opportunities to learn new things.

Miriam Ortiz

Vision Therapist

Miriam joined Clarendon Vision Development Center as a Vision Therapist to further her passion for helping people and working with children. “I love to help people and, as a Vision Therapist, I feel that I can make a positive impact on my patients’ lives,” she says.

Leveraging her experience as an elementary school educator, Miriam is comfortable being adaptable to the needs of others and brings this skill to the therapy room to meet the needs of each patient. Plus, if you asked her patients, they would say that she is funny and ensures that her patients are feeling comfortable. In addition to helping her patients, Miriam also enjoys working at Clarendon Vision because of the tight network of kind-hearted and supportive professionals on the team, who are willing to help each other out.

Miriam holds an M.A. in Elementary Education from Northeastern Illinois University and a B.A. in English from The University of Illinois at Chicago.

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She grew up on the north side of Chicago and recently moved to the area to be with her fiancé. In her free time, she loves to paint, draw, play board games, hike, and canoe.

Jordyn Flemons

Vision Therapist

Jordyn joined the Clarendon Vision team as a Vision Therapist while currently attending Chicago College of Optometry to become an eye doctor.

Jordyn graduated from University of Houston with a B.S. in Food & Nutrition. She has been immersed in the optometric field for the past 5 years which has guided her toward a degree in Optometry. Jordyn intends to specialize in Pediatrics because she enjoys working with children.

Jordyn is passionate about her role as a vision therapist at Clarendon Vision because she says, “seeing and being a part of the patient's progression leading up the final goal is priceless.” Her patients find her vision therapy session encouraging while working towards their progress. She especially encourages positivity, when working with her young patients, because she wants them to feel motivated to keep striving to improve their vision skills.

She is proud to be a part of the Clarendon Vision team because the staff strives to produce quality service and results by spending undivided attention with each patient to ensure the patient is heard and receives the best possible results.

Airyanna Kuykendall

Vision Therapist

Airyanna Kuykendall is a Vision Therapist at Clarendon Vision Development Center. Airyanna’s experience in early childhood education and play-based learning shines in her energy and ability to connect with even our youngest patients. She is passionate about inclusion, human connection and helping others. Airyanna fosters this passion in her current role by, “helping patients treat their vision needs which translates into better health and accessibility,” she says.

Airyanna is currently pursuing her associate in arts from College of DuPage. She grew up in Bolingbrook, IL and started her career at the DuPage Children's Museum where she developed her interest in learning through play.
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When not at Clarendon Vision, Airyanna tends to her growing display of eight house plants, loves art and going to museums and frequents cafes to try fun coffees!

Linda Mullins

Medical Receptionist/Optical Assistant

Linda is one of the first people you might meet or talk to here at Clarendon Vision. Along with her experience working as an optical assistant, Linda leverages her compassion for people of all ages and her sunny disposition while interacting with patients.

At the office, she is known for making patients see better, feel great and laugh while they are here. At Clarendon Vision, “we go the extra mile to make our patients feel like family,” says Linda.

A Chicago native her whole life, Linda currently lives in Naperville. Outside of the office, she enjoys a BIG cup of coffee, traveling with her friends, and spending time with her husband and 3 daughters

Amanda Lenckus

Medical Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Amanda will be one of the first people you will see when you walk through the doors of our Practice. Always with a smile, Amanda goes above and beyond to assist every patient. “I make it a point to remember all of our patients by name and strive to provide a great experience,” she says.

Amanda received her Associates Degree in Arts from Moraine Valley Community College. After living in San Diego, California, for several years, she returned to her home state and joined our team.

Amanda loves spending time with her family and spoiling her dog, Teddy. She also enjoys walks, movies, animals, and spending time at the beach.

Merideth Scaglione

Optometric Technician

Merideth is our Optometric Technician at Clarendon Vision. In her role, Merideth is patient-focused and dedicated to make every patient feel comfortable and satisfied throughout their experience here.

Merideth has been working in the medical field since 2010 and loves working in optometry because she gains satisfaction from the work that she does. “When patients come in frustrated with not knowing or understanding their diagnosis and by the time they leave our practice, they have answers; I know they appreciate the work we put in and it feels good to truly help our patients.”, she says.

Merideth graduated summa cum laude from the University of Saint Francis with a degree in business management and marketing. She was inducted into the national honors society for business administration.

Born in Chicago and raised in Bolingbrook, Merideth now lives in Romeoville with her husband and 8-year-old daughter. When she is not at work, she enjoys swimming with her family in their pool, reading, spending time with friends and family and shopping for shoes – she owns more pairs than she would admit. She is also an advocate for myopia management often telling everyone she knows about treatment options and risks associated with the eye disease when left untreated.

Rita Drew

Optician

As an Optician at Clarendon Vision, Rita’s main goal is for patients to receive the best quality care and service. She finds her role most rewarding when patients are happy with their optical services beyond their own expectations.

Rita has been with Dr. Spokas and the Clarendon Vision family since 2004. Her care for our patients and commitment to find the perfect solution for their optical needs is evident as patients will tell you they trust her and enjoy working with her.

Originally from Lithuania, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Kaunas Technological University and began her career as an Optician in 1997, Rita moved to the United States in 2000.
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Rita lives in Willowbrook with her husband and 2 beautiful children. She enjoys reading and yoga, as well as spending time in nature with her family and friends.

Abasi Kelly

Optician

Abasi Kelly has joined the Clarendon Vision Development Center team as an Optician, bringing with him 7 years of optical experience and his passion to help patients live a better life by aiding them with their vision needs.

If you have the opportunity to work with Abasi as your optical consultant, be ready for top-notch, tailored service (coupled with some good entertaining conversation). His goal for each patient is to provide the most beneficial optical solution so the patient leaves confident and comfortable with their purchase.
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When not at Clarendon Vision, Abasi enjoys video games, meditation, self-development, and spending time with family.

Samira Jimenez

Practice manager
Samira joined the Clarendon Vision team as our Practice Manager, bringing 20 years of professional experience in the medical field of which 13 years was in optometry management and strategic operations. As a team leader, Samira enjoys working with people, including our patients, partners, and staff. She is determined to provide quality solutions and outcomes for any situation by ensuring she treats everyone’s needs as if they were my own.
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In her time here at Clarendon Vision Development Center, Samira has found the Practice to be one-of-a-kind in its passion, commitment, and quality of the individual's overall eye care. This aligns with her commitment to quality service, education, leadership, development, teamwork, and a passion for continuous growth. “I love that we educate our patients and the community about a holistic multidisciplinary approach to various pediatric, neurological, visual, and medical conditions.”, she says.

Samira has completed advanced training for eye care professionals through the Essilor ECP Management Development Program. This program is focused on strategic planning and operations, tracking and reporting, financial management, retail strategies, training strategies, and customer excellence. She also holds a BA in Psychology from Capella University and is pursuing her master’s degree with Honors in this field.

​​​​​​​When not at Clarendon Vision, Samira enjoys kickboxing, reading, traveling, going to Sox games, spending time on the lake, dancing, and going on “mom” dates with her son and daughter.