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Our Staff

Meet the experienced and friendly staff who help make Eyes For Life the leading provider of vision care products and services in Spokane, WA.

Rachel DeRyan, Manager

Starting at Eyes For Life in 2013 as one of the first technicians for the practice, Rachel loves working firsthand with our valued patients. Greeting each patient with a bright and cheerful smile, she makes them feel comfortable and welcome. Her caring demeanor along with her vast knowledge of eyes puts even the most anxious patients and fellow employees at ease. Rachel took over as Office Manager in 2021 and excelled in her new role. Rachel’s expertise also includes years of prior experience in optical, the ability to effectively run the front desk operations, as well as molding new technicians with her excellent mentorship.

In addition to her career, Rachel is a full-time mother and loves spending quality time with her children. Her passion for travel makes her a rich and well-rounded individual.

Hannah Grella, Lead Technician

Hannah was born in Montana and moved to Spokane in 2010. She graduated from Deer Park High School and attended Spokane Falls Community College for her AA degree. Hannah started as our insurance coordinator with no prior eye knowledge. Within 2 years, she has become the lead technician and achieved her CPO certification. Hannah is also trained in reception, and basic optical dispensing. Her friendly smile and outgoing personality make every patient feel welcomed in our office. Career-driven, Hannah hopes to continue learning and growing at Eyes For Life.

Outside of work Hannah enjoys crafting, cooking, and true crime. She also loves spending time with her family and friends.

Annie Tresko, Technician

Born and raised in Spokane, Annie received her BS from the University of Washington and joined us with a background working in corneal transplantation in Seattle. Her eagerness to learn has allowed her to quickly become a fully trained technician happy to answer any of your questions. Her interest in learning the latest procedures in providing the highest quality eye care guarantees to our patients they are in good hands at Eyes for Life. In her free time, you will find Annie spending her summers hiking or kayaking the state parks around Spokane, or perhaps weeding in the garden. In the winters, Annie enjoys snowshoeing or staying warm inside working on intricate fabric art projects.

Ashley Dudycha, Technician

CPO-certified, Ashley joined Eyes For Life in 2017 with administration sales experience. Quiet and calm by nature, Ashley calms all those around her. As a full-time nursing student at Spokane Community College, she uses her passion for learning and her previous experience in interior design to make patients feel at home and look their best. Even part-time, her presence is felt and appreciated by all.

Artistic at heart, she continues to show her green thumb with her love for anything plant-related. Ashley loves reading, hanging out with family, and making pottery in her spare time.

Ryleigh Bowes, Receptionist

Started Eyes for Life June of 2021, Ryleigh is one of the newest members to join Eyes For Life, starting this past June as a receptionist. With Ryleigh’s pure love to learn, she continues to grow life-long skills while providing premium patient care. Her bright smile and cheery disposition makes everyone feel welcome at Eyes For Life.

Ryleigh enjoys spending time with her family, has a passion for running (cross country and track), loves kayaking and her favorite animal is a cow.