Director of Business Development
Valerie started working with SCO at the beginning of 2019. She has worked sales and marketing positions in Brevard County’s healthcare industry since 2006. Valerie is happy to represent Dr. Pefkaros, Dr. Woods and Dr. Walters and their solid team. She is excited about SCO’s expansion to the Viera area, the Titusville location’s surgery center, and more growth in the pipeline. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Valerie has traveled to Florida her entire life and feels like it’s home away from home. She made Brevard County her permanent place of residence in 2001. When not working, she enjoys going to the gym, listening to music and keeping busy with her boyfriend, children and favorite rescue dog.
Office Manager
Mallerie has worked side by side with Dr. Pefkaros for almost a decade. In her Office Manager role, she enjoys interacting with patients and building lasting bonds with them. She lives by her favorite quote, “Be the energy you want to attract.” Mallerie was born and raised in Titusville and grew up close to her family, who have also been in this area since the ’70s. When not managing SCO, Mallerie enjoys playing with her dog, renovating, soaking up the Florida sunshine and traveling to new places with her family.
O.R. Manager
We are so pleased to welcome Danielle to the SCO family as O.R. Manager of our new surgery center. She comes to us with 10 years of nursing experience.
Danielle was born and raised in Mims and graduated from Daytona State college in 2011. She was married in 2014 and now has 2 daughters and 2 fur babies.
When not managing the SCO surgery center, Danielle loves spending time with her family. They hunt, enjoy boating, swimming in their pool, and watching movies in their home theater!!
Ophthalmic Scribe
Sarah’s role is personal assistant to the physician. Sarah performs documentation in the patient charts, gathers information for their visit, and partners with Dr. Pefkaros to deliver the most efficient patient care. She loves being a part of improving our patient’s quality of life through better vision. Sarah grew up in Sarasota and currently lives in Orlando, where she recently bought her first home. When not at work, she enjoys good food, traveling, and raising her beloved pets.
OPHTHALMIC SCRIBE
Rachel is cross-trained in multiple positions here at SCO. Her current primary role is scribing for Dr. Woods in the Titusville location. Rachel recently achieved her Associates in Science degree in Human and Social Services. She has earned a degree in both Community Health Worker and Domestic Violence Services. Born and raised a Floridian, Rachel loves to travel. She also enjoys listening to music and dancing. Her and her husband, Chad, get their exercise by having weekly dance parties in their living room!
Ophthalmic Technician
Miranda was born in Rockledge, FL and raised in Port St. John. She attended Space Coast High School and has played basketball her entire life. Miranda received her Medical Assistant certification and is fitting right into our SCO family. Recently a newlywed, she enjoys spending time with her husband, newborn son and their two dogs.
Licensed Optician
Julie obtained her Florida license in 1998. She is nationally certified by the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners. Julie very much enjoys her social interaction with the patients, as well as helping them with all of their vision needs. Her childhood was spent in Ohio but she’s been a Brevard County resident now for 30 years. When not assisting SCO patients, Julie fills her time with family and friends, enjoying good food and traveling to new places.
Medical Receptionist
Anna is one of the first smiling faces you’ll see when you come for an appointment in our Titusville location. She has been in the healthcare field for 9 years. Anna started as a pharmacy technician. She is a big animal lover and has two cats and a dog. She enjoys spending time with family, shopping and traveling with her husband.
Ophthalmic Scribe
Jill has been an ophthalmic tech/scribe since 2013 and will continue with these duties here at SCO. Jill was the child of a Navy family and has lived in Virginia, Maryland, Minnesota, Florida, and North Carolina. She has made Florida her home now since 2011, enjoying beachside living with her husband and daughter. Besides a degree in Spanish and Sociology, Jill has recently earned a certificate in Medical Billing and Coding. She also enjoys the beach, reading, cooking and traveling.
DIRECTOR OF SURGERY
Our Director of Surgery, Robyn, began working for Space Coast Ophthalmology in January of 2022. She has been an integral part of getting the new surgery center up and running. Robyn has a Master’s degree in Nursing and has 19 years of experience in Ophthalmology.
Robyn was born and raised on Florida’s East coast. She enjoys traveling with her husband and Rottweiler in their R.V., running 5k’s and 1/2 marathons and making custom stained-glass pieces.
Surgical Coordinator
Shalanda has a past working in banking and for non-profit organizations, as well as medical reception for an internal medicine practice. Shalanda is excited to join us here at SCO. She loves the way the doctors are so hands-on and involved with patients. A Native Floridian, Shalanda attended Brevard Public School system. When not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, traveling and working on her very own non-profit organization (Women On The Rise Inc, II) events that help our community thrive.
Pre-Op Coordinator
Kaitlin joined the SCO surgery center team with 6 years of nursing experience under her belt. She was born and raised in Titusville, but has lived in both England and Las Vegas, NV while serving in the Air Force. Kaitlin was married in 2010 and has two children. She enjoys time with family and friends riding their side by side, their hunting lease, and spending time in the Keys on the water, where her husband is from.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
A self-proclaimed “workaholic,” Donna has been in the medical industry for 15 years. She studied to be a CST at Brevard Community College and is also an EMT. Donna joined SCO when our office-based surgery center opened in May of 2022.
Born and raised in Titusville, Donna enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 dogs when she is not scrubbed into a surgery. Her favorite pastime is playing pool on a local league.
Ophthalmic Technician
Kristina was born in North Carolina but grew up in Florida. She has been working in the medical field for about 8 years. Prior to joining the SCO team, Kristina spent the last 2 years as a stay-at-home mom. In her spare time she loves spending time with her kids and enjoying the outdoors!
Ophthalmic Technician
We are delighted to be reunited with Carissa. She and Dr. Pefkaros worked together about 10 years ago. Carissa is now one of our Ophthalmic Technicians, here at SCO. You’ll see her smiling face in both the Titusville and Viera offices.
Carissa earned her Bachelors of Science degree from UCF. She has worked as a teacher for a Montessori school as well as a Mental Health Technician. Carissa was born and raised in Brevard County, but loves to travel. She has been to Amsterdam, Italy and France. Outside of work and travel, she loves trying new places to eat with her daughter.
Medical Receptionist
Ashely was born in California and has lived all over the world with her dad in the Air Force, yet she likes to claim Florida as her home. Her last job in human resources was in Utah, but we are thrilled she moved back to the Space Coast and joined us as our medical receptionist. You will see her smiling face at the front desk of Titusville’s office (and occasionally Viera’s too).
Ashley was married in April of 2022 and is expecting her first child this fall. She has a passion for all dogs, but especially loves her own. When not working, Ashley enjoys going to the beach, hiking, camping and painting.
Ophthalmic Technician
Jennifer is an Ophthalmic Technician who works in both the Viera and Titusville offices. You may see her working at check-in and check-out occasionally, as well. She was born and raised in Florida and has been in the ophthalmology field since 2014. Prior, she worked in the banking industry. When she’s not fulfilling her role for SCO, Jennifer enjoys family time doing activities like skating, football, and watching movies.
