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Meet the Staff
Draisin Vision Group is proud of its staff, with some members having been with us over 25 years. That level of experience and commitment to the practice and the community it serves is invaluable. Click on any of the links below to read the bios of that specific staff member.
 
Amy Jones

Amy Jones comes from Cleveland, Ohio and has lived in Charleston for 4 years. In her free time she loves to spend time with her husband Jason and son Parker. They usual head to one of Charleston lovely beaches or James Island County Park.

Bridget Bessinger
Bridget has worked for Dr. Draisin for 20 years. She and her husband, Chuck, have two girls, Kelly Jean and Madaline. Bridget and her family are very active in their community and with their church.
Diann Geisert
DiannDiann has been working in Vision Therapy with Dr. Draisin since 1982. She received her certification in VT through the College of Optometrist in Vision Development in 1984. She has a degree in nursing and in special education. She has been married for 38 years and has three daughters, three grandsons and one granddaughter. Diann loves being a grandma and spending time with her grandchildren. She moved to Charleston in 1982 from Michigan and considers herself a Charlestonian.  The beach is Diann's favorite place. Diann won the Jewel Young Award for excellence in Vision Therapy in 1992 through OEP (Optometric Extension Program) and the Vision Therapist of the Year through COVD (College of Optometrist in Vision Development) in 2008.
Liz Van Anda
Liz has been with Draisin Vision Group since September 2006. She comes to Charleston from New Jersey. She enjoys exploring the offerings of beautiful historic Charleston and loves living in the low country.
Laura George

Laura was raised in the mid-west in Ohio & Michigan, but has lived out west for 15 years in California, Oregon & Utah. She studied graphic design & communications. Laura enjoys spending time with her son, Orion & her boyfriend Scott. She loves running, reading, meditation & helping others.

Karen Stark

Karen moved from Atlanta, GA to the Charleston area in the summer of 2007. She began working at the Draisin Vision Group in March 2007. Her husband and four children are the light of her life and she loves spending a lot of time with them. She enjoys traveling, reading, Mah Jongg and Kayaking.

Rhonda Nossokoff
Rhonda has recently re-joined the Draisin Vision Group after a brief hiatus.  She previously worked for six years as patient services representative.  Rhonda has been married for 33 years and has three grown children.  She enjoys working with the public and is happy to be back with the Draisin Vision Group.
Stephen Jenkins
Stephen has been with the Draisin Vision Group since Dec. 09.  He’s a native of NC where he attended the University of NC at Wilmington double majoring in Communication Studies and General Music.  He lives in West Ashley with his wife and 2 dogs.  When he’s not working at the Draisin Vision Group he enjoys playing music  at local establishments around Charleston.
Susan Owen
Susan has been working with The Draisin Vision Group since March 2009. She received her B.S. in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University. She moved here from Maryland 2 yrs ago and lives with her husband, daughter, & 2 dogs in beautiful Charleston. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, baking, and scrapbooking.
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