Whitney Whitfield, MD

Tallahassee Ophthalmologist

Dr. Whitney Whitfield is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. After graduating with her bachelor of science, Dr. Whitfield went on to complete medical school at the Florida State University College of Medicine. She received her ophthalmology training at the University of South Florida Eye Institute where she was exposed to a vast array of ophthalmic pathology, trauma and surgeries. Throughout her training, Dr. Whitfield conducted clinic and basic science research in both neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma.

Dr. Whitfield share two sons with her husband Ryan, and is a foster parent herself.

Amy Ruzicka, O.D.

Tallahassee Optometrist

After studying biology at Towson University, she earned her doctorate from the University of the Incarnate Word Rosemberg School of Optometry, followed by a residency in Ocular Disease at the VA Clinic in Cincinnati, Ohio, affiliated with The Ohio State University.

She finds joy in family life with her husband and two dogs, and her passion for community service. Dr. Ruzicka and her husband are also foster parents.

Rebecca DelMoral Rudolpher, O.D.

Dr. DelMoral Rudolfer then attended Florida State University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry. She moved to Chicago, IL to attend the Illinois College of Optometry earning a Bachelor's of Science in Visual Science followed by a Doctorate of Optometry in 1997.

After completion of her Optometry degree, she practiced in Tallahassee for 5 years and then moved to Miami, FL where she resided for 11 years. During that time, Dr. DelMoral Rudolfer became very active in the legislative side of her profession participating in the political process to ensure quality care for the patients in Florida and to protect her profession and its values. After various awards and accomplishments she was appointed by Governor Christ to be a member in the Florida State Board of Optometry where she had the privilege to serve for 5 years. She has been an advocate for patient care and throughout her appointment she served to ensure that Optometrists in the State of Florida meet the requirements for safe practice in the care of their patients.

After starting her family she made the decision to return to her roots in 2011 and moved back to Tallahassee to be close to her family and beloved community. Since her return she has resumed patient care in both private practice and corporate practice settings. She specializes in special needs populations, geriatric care, specialty fit contact lenses and ocular disease management.

Dr. Catherine Hough

Dr. Catherine Hough was born in Miami, Fl. She received her Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology at Florida State University. She then pursued her Doctorate of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University, graduating with Honors. She is extensively trained and specializes in primary care, management of ocular disease, and contact lens fitting.

Dr. Hough completed externship rotations specializing in contact lens fittings at The Eye Center of Pembroke Pines, ocular disease management at Aran Eye Associates, and low vision at the Lighthouse of Broward County. She was also awarded “The Pioneer Instrument’s Primary Care Award”. Dr. Hough is a member of the American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association, and Northwest Florida Optometric Association.

Dr. Citlalli Rosas Medina

Dr. Citlalli Rosas Medina graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. During her time at NSU, she was recognized for clinical and academic excellence with the Good-Lite Pediatric and Binocular Vision Clinical Excellence Award and inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society.

Dr. Rosas Medina completed her residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. She is passionate about treating binocular vision/learning-related vision disorders and helping children develop the visual skills necessary for academic success. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Kristin Barnett

Kristin is the Operations Director for the event hosting nonprofit, Neighborly, a relationship-based poverty alleviation organization in Tallahassee, FL and Kenya. She primarily oversees their Refugee Resettlement and Welcome initiatives that include over 200 refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, the Congo and Colombia. 

In planning Bright Futures Vision Day, she is overseeing the creation of the calendaring, fundraising, and donation-based softwares, as well as applications and communication with all refugee clients. Arabic translators will be present, as well as cultural and trauma-informed volunteers. Please contact her with any questions at hello@thatsneighborly.org

In her personal time she enjoys traveling and hiking with her husband and children, and has also been a foster parent in Tallahassee for 5 years with NWF Health Network.