Editor's note: This story is part of a special section published in the Courier on March 1. The section highlights ten women working in traditionally male-dominated fields across Jefferson and Clear Creek counties.
Nicole Wellensiek grew up with an affinity for math and science.
She considered a few routes in the health care industry, but, ultimately, optometry won out. Now, Wellensiek, 45, of Evergreen is one of two optometrists at Evergreen Vision Clinic.