Kelly Scherer, OD
Christina DalPorto, OD
Dennis Evashenk
Jeni Kohn, OD
Andrew Kohn, OD
President
Kelly Scherer, OD
Dr. Scherer has been a dedicated member of VOSH-IL since 2019, actively volunteering in local clinics and serving on the board since 2020. Through her passion for service and travel, she has also participated in three international eye care missions. A graduate of Wake Forest University and the New England College of Optometry, Dr. Scherer currently serves as the Director of Clinical Services at The Chicago Lighthouse, where she practices low vision optometry. In addition to her work with VOSH-IL, she serves on the Associate Board for CommunityHealth, a free health clinic in Chicago. Dr. Scherer is deeply committed to advancing health equity and eliminating preventable blindness through advocacy and community-focused care. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family and her dog.
Vice President
Christina DalPorto, OD
Dr. Christina DalPorto has been involved with VOSH since she began optometry school in 2011. She has gone on three international clinics to Haiti and Kenya and has been involved with a number of local clinics, as well. Prior to serving as Vice President of the IL chapter, she served as a board member. Dr. DalPorto recently got married and relocated to the Milwaukee area, where she practices full time in the private sector.
Treasurer
Dennis Evashenk
Dennis Evashenk was born and raised in Oak Lawn, Illinois and has been a part of VOSH-IL since 2014. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management with minors in International Business and Hospitality Leadership & Event Management from DePaul University with honors. Dennis is a Global Sourcing Manager for Digital Technologies at Mars. In his free time, he enjoys board games, learning languages, exploring cultures, and cycling. He has lived in 4 different countries and is a member of The Rotaract Club of Chicago, which is part of Rotary International. He also serves on the Leadership Board for the Chicago Festival Association which produces the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade.
Secretary
Jeni Kohn, OD
Dr. Jennifer Kohn was born and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana. She attended Indiana University, Bloomington for her undergraduate studies where she earned an honors degree in biology, as well as receiving minors in chemistry and anthropology. She earned her Optometric Doctorate from the Indiana School of Optometry in 2008. During optometry school, Dr. Jen served on the IU Student Organization committee and advocated for student and optometric rights in Washington, D.C. Post graduation, she continues to advocate for the health and safety of patients as the Northwest Trustee for the Indiana Optometric Association and for legislative rights for optometrists on the Federal Advocacy Committee with the American Optometric Association. She was a founding member of the Young Optometry Leadership Organization in Indiana and is a board member for Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity in IL, where she volunteers her time providing eye care to underserved communities. For her dedication, Dr. Jen was honored with the Young Optometrist of the Year Award for Indiana in 2018 and subsequently earned the national title of Young Optometrist of the Year in 2019. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. When she isn’t working, Dr. Jen enjoys the outdoors, reading, traveling and spending time with her husband, Andrew, and her dog, Miller.
Immediate Past President
Andrew Kohn, OD
Dr. Andrew Kohn has served as the president of VOSH Illinois since 2016 but has been involved with the organization since his days as a student at Indiana University. He has participated in many VOSH trips, including international clinics to Guanajuato, Mexico City and Oaxaca. In addition to serving as president, Dr. Kohn is the owner of Wilmette Eye Care in the North Shore of Chicagoland.
