Benefits of Membership

Thank you for your interest in the Optical Women's Association (OWA). Our mission is to enhance and promote the leadership role of women in the ophthalmic industry through networking and peer support. We accomplish this by: mentoring and outreach; networking both professionally and socially; providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information among all levels of the industry; and by raising awareness of women's role in the ophthalmic industry. The OWA sponsors national events at least two times each year at Vision Expo East in New York, and Vision Expo West in Las Vegas. We also host regional events.

The benefits of OWA membership include but are not limited to the following:

• Networking opportunities with leading women in the optical industry
• OWA Membership Directory — includes contact information for all members
• Access to online OWA directory
• Online query via www.opticalwomen.com — access fellow OWA members with specific expertise
• One-Minute Mentor — quick tips for professional growth and development delivered to OWA Members via email monthly
• OWA Quarterly Newsletter
• Access to the Star Mentoring Program
• Subscription to Fast Company, the leading progressive business media brand, focusing on innovation in technology, ethical economics, leadership, and design.
• Copy of best selling business book for women
• FREE entry to POWW (Professional Optical Women's Workshops)
• Opportunity to nominate future OWA board members
• Opportunity to serve on OWA Board of Directors
• Opportunity to serve on OWA Committees
• Invitations to social networking events

The OWA is growing every year. We hope you will join us as a member of the OWA.  Thank you again for your interest and support.

If you are interested in more information about the Optical Women's Association, please email us at . Or if you're ready to join now, you may fill out the online membership application.

The OWA would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support and belief in our mission to advance and promote the leadership role of women in the Optical industry.