Meet the Staff






Jessie has been with Draisin Vision Group for over 7 years and in the Optometric field for 10 years. She received her Certified Paraoptometric title in 2016.She graduated from Winthrop University with a degree in music performance. She has lived in Charleston for 10 years and lives with her boyfriend and 3 dogs.
She loves music, true crime, Starbucks and reading.
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 2008. Her husband, four children and six grandchildren are the light of her life and she loves spending a lot of time with them. She enjoys traveling, reading, and Mah Jongg.
Carol Witter
Carol was born and raised in Charleston where she graduated from the College of Charleston with a BS in Sociology. She has been with the Draisin Vision Group since 2018. She lives in Ladson with her two dogs, Scarlett and Lacey. In her spare time, Carol enjoys spending time with her niece and nephews, going to the beach, movies, and travelling.
Tara Akers
Tara has been with the Draisin Vision Group for 4 years. She is a native of Charleston where she lives with her husband, two children, dog, and three chickens. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time on the water with her family and traveling.