Throughout optometry school, Dr. Wester received several awards for academic and clinical excellence. She was Vice President of SCO’s chapter of Student Volunteers in Optometric Service to Humanity and served on trips to Belize, Haiti, and Ecuador. Dr. Wester is currently active in the American Optometric Association and the Colorado Optometric Association.

Outside of optometry, Dr. Wester’s hobbies include hiking, travel, fitness, and collecting house plants. She lives in Broomfield with her Aussie puppy.