Dr. Grace Haemmerle graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry from the Honors College at Monmouth University. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. Her clinical training includes specialized rotations at the Lyons VA Hospital in New Jersey, Saddle River Eye Care/Maple Eye Care, and the Laser Vision Correction Center, where she gained significant experience in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease as well as comprehensive postoperative care.

During her time at SUNY Optometry, Dr. Haemmerle served as Secretary of CTSAO and was an active member of the Student Glaucoma Society, the Student New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (Student NJSOP), and the Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH). Through her involvement with SVOSH, she traveled to Panama on a multidisciplinary healthcare mission trip to provide essential eye care to underserved communities.