Dr. Scharf graduated in 2006 from the University of Waterloo (Dean’s Honour List). Through her university years she played varsity basketball at UBC and worked as a forest firefighter. Since becoming an optometrist, she has participated in third world eye care projects in Myanmar and the Philippines.
Dr. Scharf is passionate about eye care and serves as a Peer Circle Facilitator with the College of Optometrists of BC. She is an elected member of the Board of Directors for Eye Recommend, a network of independent optometry clinics from across Canada. She takes pride in providing high-level, comprehensive eye health and vision examinations.
Outside of work, she enjoys Nordic skiing, running, hiking, swimming, and paddling. She loves the outdoor life that the North Okanagan has to offer!