10/15/2026
🌟 Celebrating Excellence: Charlene Straker! 🌟
We’re proud to recognize Charlene Straker, an Ophthalmology Tech serving with EGA Associates at the Washington DC VA Medical Center, for earning an I CARE Award nomination, reflecting her dedication to Veteran care, adaptability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
With 10 years of experience in ophthalmology, Charlene brings skill, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference. She strives to ensure every patient feels valued and receives the attention and respect they deserve.
Her supervisor shared:
“Charlene is a true perfectionist who consistently works hard to provide the best care for our Veterans, adapting quickly to the frequent changes within the service.”
— Katrina Brown, Supervisor
Charlene’s personal philosophy says it beautifully: “I’m a firm believer that authenticity is magnetic.”
Outside of work, Charlene enjoys hosting game nights—with Battleship topping her list—and putting her Sudoku skills to the test. She loves Andy’s Pizza in DC, could happily eat pancakes at every meal, and holds her cat, Sweatpants, near and dear to her heart. 🐾
One of her dreams is to travel overseas on a mission trip to help provide free eye exams, extending her passion for eye care to more communities.
Charlene, we’re proud to have you on the EGA team.
Congratulations on your nomination and thank you for your dedication to our Veterans! 💙