Mallory Collins

Dedicated optometrist with strong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care efficiently. Proven ability to establish rapport with patients while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Experienced business owner adept at making sound decisions under pressure. Actively pursues knowledge advancement to enhance patient care and advocate for the profession's future.

• American Optometric Association, 2019, Present
• Leadership Institute Graduate, 2025
• Junior Auxiliary of Clarksdale, 2019, Present, Corresponding Secretary, 2022, 2025, Christmas Blessings Project Chairman, 2022, 2025, Projects Chairman, 2021, 2022
• Kiwanis Club of Clarksdale, 2021, 2023
• Lion’s Club of Clarksdale, 2023, Present
• Mississippi Optometric Association, 2019, Present, Helen St. Clair Young Optometrist of the Year, 2022, Helen St. Clair Young Optometrist of the Year Finalist, 2021, Grassroots Committee Chairman, 2021, Present, Delta Grassroots Committee Captain, 2019, 2021
• Rotary Club of Clarksdale, 2019, Present, President, 2025-2026, President Elect, 2024-2025, Secretary, 2023-2024, Public Relations Co-Chairman, 2021-2022

• Grassroots Committee Chairman, Mississippi Optometric Association, 08/21, Present, Manages the Grassroots committee and delegates duties to regional captains and members., Creates and executes annual plan to maintain quarterly contact with legislators., Maintains KP Dashboard website and ensures all legislators are assigned a key person., Contacts legislators regarding optometric legislation and works to form relationships with Mississippi senators and representatives., Contacts optometrists throughout Mississippi to rally support for various legislation.
• Delta Grassroots Committee Captain, Mississippi Optometric Association, 08/19, 08/21, Managed the Delta committee and delegated duties to members., Contacted legislators regarding optometric legislation and worked to form relationships with Mississippi senators and representatives., Contacted optometrists throughout Mississippi to rally support for various legislation., Aided in the successful passage into law of HB 1302, which expanded the scope of practice for optometrists in Mississippi to include YAG laser posterior capsulotomies and incision and curettage of eyelid lesions with local anesthetic.
• Delta Grassroots Committee Member, Mississippi Optometric Association, 08/18, 08/19, Contacted optometrists throughout Mississippi to rally support for various legislation., Assisted in contacting legislators that lead to the successful passage into law of HB1322, the Children’s Vision Bill.
• Lion Feeder, Lions Club at Southern College of Optometry, 08/17, 05/18, Ordered food for 40 people for monthly Lions Club meetings while maintaining budget of $100 per month.
• Volunteer, Saturday Service Event, Memphis, TN, 07/17, 07/18, Provided comprehensive eye examinations, including the use of technology and assisting patients in optical., Served as overseeing doctor for third year students by providing guidance and advice concerning the care of patients.
• Volunteer, Ruby Bridges Reading Festival, Memphis, TN, 05/17, Educated children and parents about optometry and the importance of annual eye examinations., Conducted vision screenings on over 50 children.
• Member, Mississippi Optometric Student Association, 08/15, 05/19, Attended meetings and events hosted at Southern College of Optometry., Provided a tour of Southern College of Optometry for state legislators in October of 2017 to advocate for expanded scope of practice in Mississippi., Attended 2017 fall conference in Jackson and assisted in introducing speakers, registering credits for attendees, and attending continuing education lectures.

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