Our Team
Lori Adams, Clinical Coordinator
Lori Adams is originally from Lincoln and graduated from Northeast High School and then UNL. Lori has been part of the Clear Vision Team since 2015. Lori is a guru on the medical side of our clinic and patients find Lori to be very friendly and fun to work with. Lori really enjoys sports, especially Husker sporting events. From April to October she spends many hours at the Doris Bair Softball Complex. She serves as a member on the board for the Lancaster Youth Softball Association and is very passionate about this organization. LYSA provided her with many memories and friendships growing up and she wants to be sure that other girls have the same opportunities.
Katie Bateman, Business Manager
Katie Bateman spent most of her childhood in Nashville, Tennessee before attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and receiving her degree in business. Katie serves many roles in the clinic that include clinic financials and stat tracking, frame buying, marketing and advertising, event planning, and human resource tasks. She is passionate about forming relationships between the clinic and community organizations. Katie is a part of the Fallbrook Kiwanis Club and serves as a member on the Fallbrook YMCA board. When not working, she enjoys spending time with Andrew, their daughters Alece and Olivia, and their German short-hair pointer, Birdie.
Lindsey Collins, Optician
Lindsey, an O’Neill native and proud UNK alum, has been a valued member of the Clear Vision Eye Care team since 2021. With a Business Management degree and experience as a fashion retail buyer and customer experience manager, Lindsey combines a keen eye for fit and style with attention to detail and a passion for helping others.
Over the years, she has honed her optical expertise and become a trusted resource for patients-whether helping them find frames they love, collaborating with the lab, or troubleshooting any concerns with their glasses. She values the relationships she’s built with patients and their families and is committed to making everyone’s eyewear experience effortless and tailored uniquely to them.
Outside the office, Lindsey is a devoted wife and mom who loves spending time with her family-especially if it involves cheering on the Huskers with her husband, Michael. When she’s not chasing her daughter, Hallie, around or planning their next family adventure, you can catch her getting spirited over anything Taylor Swift. With her experience, attention to detail, and patient-first approach, Lindsey is someone you can trust to guide you through every step of your eye care journey.
Kelsey Mataloun, Optical Manager
Kelsey is an ABO and CPOA certified optician who brings together technical expertise and a genuine passion for patient care. Kelsey, a Lincoln native, graduated from UNL with her degree in Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design and spent time in Denver and St. Louis before returning with her husband. What began as a career that “found” her has grown into a true love for helping people see clearly and feel confident in their eyewear.
Specializing in difficult prescriptions, including prism correction, Kelsey also has a strong eye for frame styling-believing the best results come from blending function, comfort, and personal style. Known as fun, positive, and innovative, she takes pride in building lasting relationships and creating a personalized experience for every patient.
Outside of work, Kelsey loves getting creative in the kitchen, tending to her garden, and painting-especially when it means a little extra color and joy in the day. Most of all, she cherishes spending time with her husband, two daughters and dog, who always keep life fun and full of energy.
Meghan Mitchell, Patient Concierge
Meghan spent 9 years working in retail management with Bed Bath & Beyond before starting at CVEC in 2020. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Meghan is typically a patient’s first contact with CVEC, either by phone or greeting when they arrive. She is extremely well organized, warm and has a fantastic sense of humor. Some of her favorite things include spending time with her 12 year old son, walking her dogs, and traveling back to Wisconsin to visit family.
Emily Schindler, Optician
Emily Schindler is a Norfolk native who recently moved to Lincoln with her husband, Scotty, and her beloved pups, Elsa Marie and Rowan Peak. Emily received her degree from Wayne State in early childhood education. Helping people is at the core of everything she does. She strives to build relationships and trust with our patients (and our team members too)! Emily is caring, enthusiastic, and full of positive energy. In her free time Emily enjoys being outside, hiking, and hanging out with Scotty and her two furry children. We are lucky to have Emily’s energy in the clinic and love having her as part of our Clear Vision team!
Emma Schroeder, Medical Technician
Emma is a 2021 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she earned a degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology. She brings a science-based yet personable approach to the CVEC team and is known for her quick thinking and positive energy in a fast-paced environment. Outside of work, Emma enjoys creative pursuits such as crocheting, sewing, baking, and restoring thrifted finds. She is often sharing her knack for practical life tips, from whitening dirty sneakers to couponing strategies, and values learning new skills along the way.
Mika Yang, Optometric Technician and Optician
Mika is a board-certified optician and certified paraoptometric assistant who joined our team in 2022, bringing experience from both clinical and optical settings. As our myopia management specialist, Mika works closely with children and their parents to provide personalized care and the best treatment options for progressive myopia. Having lived with an ASD diagnosis, Mika is passionate about creating a supportive, sensory-friendly environment for kiddos, turning tests into games and using innovative tools like “Smell-O-Vision” to make eye exams a whimsical and curious experience.
In their spare time, Mika enjoys essaying, creative writing, tabletop RPGs, crafts, cooking and reading. Their favorite literature is classical literature, with their favorites being the playscript “Medea,” by 5th century BCE tragedian Euripides, and “The Theogony” by 8th century BCE poet, Hesiod. At home, you’ll also find them spending time with their partner Dave, and their two cats Baobao and Poncho.
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