As I consider what fosters and what inhibits my professional growth, one thing that consistently provides value is learning from others. Entrepreneurs learn by doing, and their experiences are unique and invaluable. As someone who values both learning and sharing, I decided to see what professional expertise I might gather to share with the awe-inspiring …
Next week during the annual OWA Champagne Breakfast and kick-off for Vision Expo East, Karen Roberts (Carl Zeiss International) will receive the Pleiades Award, Dr. Beverly Bianes (Pack & Bianes Vision Care Optometry) the Pyxis Award, and Talia Bruno (De Rigo REM) the Emerging Leader Award! Read on to learn more about the individuals who exemplify a passion for promoting …
Company: PECAA Role: Executive Vice President & General Manager, Strategic Sales Years with the OWA: 9 What does winning the Pyxis award mean to you? I am so honored to receive this award. I feel so inspired and grateful to be surrounded by countless amazing women in the OWA. That itself is such a gift, …
Tiara Claxton joined the OWA after some initial apprehension, but once she got involved, she dove in and made growing awareness within the industry and strengthening the organization a personal mission. “Get Involved, Get Inspired!” How did you initially get involved with the OWA? Ann Englert a longtime friend, supporter, and mentor asked me numerous …
Interview with OWA Past President, Tiara Claxton: Pathway to Leadership in the OWA Read More »
Company and Title: Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director, Eyecare Business Editorial Director, CLS Director of Social Media, PentaVision What does winning the Pleiades Award mean to you? I am so incredibly honored to receive the Optical Women’s Association’s 2022 Pleiades Award. The work the OWA does for our market is truly invaluable, exciting, and tireless—and it …
Company: Founder/Owner at OD Perspectives, Co-founder and Chief Vision Officer at Performance 20/20, and Partner at Norwalk Eye Care Years with the OWA: 1 How/why did you first get involved with the OWA? I was so inspired reading about the mission of the OWA and how it exists to support women. I was also looking to …
Get to Know Emerging Leader Honoree, Dr. Jennifer Stewart Read More »
Company: GPN Technologies Role: VP of Business Relations Years with the OWA: 4 How/why did you first get involved with the OWA? I got started with the OWA at VEE in 2018! I saw the sign up table outside of one of the events and thought, “why not!” I had only been in my role in …
Get to Know Emerging Leader Honoree, Katie Lauver Read More »
In December the OWA Executive Team was excited to be featured on The Sandbox Story Podcast. In this 45-minute episode, you’ll hear from Deb Bulken, Dr. Lorie Lippiatt, and Janelle Pauli as they talk all about their personal journeys with the OWA, how they got involved, what the OWA has to offer everyone in the …
