WHO WE ARE
The ECN Purpose Team is dedicated to bringing you quality vision care services.
Our Story
The Eye Care Network, Inc. (ECN), a not-for-profit mutual benefit corporation, was started in 1976 by a group of California ophthalmologists and opticians passionate about vision care.
Upon dissolution of ECN in 2020, funds were designated to start a charitable organization named, Charity of the Eye Care Network (CECN), to make access to vision care possible for underserved populations.
Doing business as ECN Purpose, CECN will continue the passion and purpose of the original founding ophthalmologists and opticians. CECN is led by the CEO of The Eye Care Network, Inc. of 25 years, as well as, the same dedicated Board of Directors.
“Sight impacts everything, every day, everywhere.”
— Aspasia Shappet, Founder
Meet the Team
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Aspasia S.
Founder & CEO
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Cassandra H.
Executive Director
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Carolyn K.
Program Manager
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Riley Raincloud
Pawfessor
Board of Directors
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Paul T. Urrea, M.D.
Chairperson
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Michael Tiernan
Vice Chair
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Dennis Metas
Board Member
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John J. Monteleone, O.D.
Board Member
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Keith Renken
Board Member
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Aspasia Shappet
President & CEO
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Cassandra Hume
Secretary
Our vision is to help close the gap of eye health knowledge and create connection to vision care among individuals who may not have services available to them.
Our Values
Integrity
We honor our commitments and never compromise ethics.
Compassion
We strive to walk in the shoes of the people we serve.
Approachable
We create a comfortable and open environment for people to connect, collaborate, and communicate freely.
Creative
We recognize the needs of our community and generate ways that are useful in solving problems and create efficiencies.
Caring
We work hard to look after those who may not be able to care for themselves.