Dr. Michele Andrews

Dr. Michele Andrews is the Chief Medical Officer of VSP Vision, where she guides strategy across all clinical modalities. She oversees the alignment of clinical standards in optometric care and supports the development of programs that expand access to high‑quality, patient‑centered eye care for VSP’s diverse member populations.

With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Andrews has held leadership roles spanning retail and private optometric practice, managed vision care, and medical device manufacturing and distribution. Prior to joining VSP Vision, she served as Vice President of Marketing and Professional Affairs at CooperVision, where she oversaw marketing and professional affairs strategy for the Americas, including academic partnerships, advocacy initiatives, and professional education. She previously served as Executive Vice President of Professional Services at For Eyes Optical and held senior leadership roles with EyeMed Vision Care and LensCrafters.

A proud alumna of the Illinois College of Optometry, Dr. Andrews began her career as a practicing optometrist across a range of clinical environments, including private practice, multi‑unit ophthalmology, and LASIK co‑management. She completed her residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia.