Dr. Howell was born and raised in Sheridan, Wyoming. Her interest in optometry began in High School on a class field trip to the local optometrist's office. From that point on Dr. Howell knew eye care was meant for her!
Dr. Howell first moved to Colorado in order to attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She was then accepted into an Optometry school in Davie, Florida. After four years at Nova Southeastern University she received her doctorate of optometry in 2007.
After optometry school, Dr. Howell felt the need to return West and practiced for two years in her home town. In 2010, she moved to Denver and began working as a civilian contractor at Buckley Air Force Base serving the families and retirees of the military.
In April 2014, Dr. Howell began working for American Vision Center and then took over the Littleton practice from Dr Greenstein in February of 2020.
In her free time, Dr. Howell enjoys a good book, art, traveling and attempts at gardening