Dr. Quilley was raised in the small town of Taber in southern Alberta. After a summer working alongside a cataract surgeon and retinal specialist, she developed an interest in retinal diseases such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Quilley graduated with honours from University of Waterloo in 1996 with a Doctor of Optometry degree. She then went on to complete an internship at the St. Luke’s Cataract and Laser Institute in Florida.

During her free time, Dr. Quilley enjoys hiking, orienteering and trail running, especially with her labradoodle Gracie. Her two teens and husband make every day interesting!