FAMILY FIRST OPTOMETRY - Key Persons


Dr. Cynthia Willis

Job Titles:
  • Optometrist
Cynthia Willis, OD MPH is a graduate of the school of Optometry at the University of Waterloo and has a Masters degree in International Public Health from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Cynthia is passionate about providing an exceptional level of care to people of all ages. She has traveled to work as a volunteer optometrist on numerous occasions to clinics in Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic. She has also worked as a program consultant to international programs to prevent blindness in developing countries. Dr. Willis is an experienced clinician and practice manager; for over 20 years, she was the owner of Victoria Vision and Eyecare Centre in Victoria, BC. She lives in Vernon, BC with her husband, and two children.

Heidi Groenesteyn

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Jessica Marshman

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Neil Scott

Job Titles:
  • Patient Experience / Marketing
Neil's role at Family First is to better understand and improve upon the quality of your visit with us. He promotes open and honest communication in person, on the phone or in social media. He is the owner and manager of the Calgary-based video marketing company, The Edge Communications Inc. With a background in television production and video marketing/communications, Neil has over 20 years of experience in connecting businesses with customers. Neil looks forward to hearing about your experience with Family First Optometry.