March 2022

Eleanor Siri '13

DEGREES:
B.S. Biology
Henson School

CURRENT EMPLOYER
Siri Premier Eyecare

CURRENT OCCUPATION
Owner/Optometrist

DESCRIBE YOUR CAREER PATH
After spending almost 10 years in information technology, I returned to school full time at Salisbury University to pursue a degree in biology. The supportive faculty and education I received got me into optometry school where I graduated with a Doctorate in Optometry. I worked for a corporation for almost four years, and in 2021, I opened a private optometry practice in Cambridge, MD, in order to continue serving the community I love.

MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU LEARNED WHILE ATTENDING SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
I learned to work hard and stand-out in every area of my life.

WHAT CAMPUS ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS WERE YOU INVOLVED WITH?
I was actively involved in the Medical Society club.

BEST COLLEGE MEMORY
One semester, I took four upper-level courses and had 4 As. My Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) instructor at the time thought I was crazy, but my advisor (may his soul RIP) believed in me and signed off on my craziness. In the end, I became one of my A&P instructor’s favorite students and I learned a lesson that nothing is impossible if you are determined and work hard.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SALISBURY UNIVERSITY?
Salisbury University was an easy choice due to the small size and beautiful campus, surrounding small town, and amazing faculty.

IF YOU COULD DESCRIBE SALISBURY UNIVERSITY IN THREE WORDS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE AND WHY?
Beautiful, equipped and “equippable.”

FAVORITE VACATION SPOT AND WHY?
The Caribbean Islands. I got married in Cancun and love the beautiful nature.

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
Opening a private practice in the midst of the pandemic.

WHAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I recently got married and am a mother of a teenage daughter and fur baby (cockapoo).

HOBBIES/OTHER INTERESTS
I love to golf, paint and spend time with my family on the beach.