

Championing DE&I: Why It Matters And How To Drive Change
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DE&I, is not a new concept. In fact, it originates from the American Civil Rights Movement of the...
Holly Gough
Jan 10
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Customer Service Wins!
Why stellar customer service is key more now than ever. Instant gratification is at our fingertips — from same-day delivery to...
Holly Martin
Jan 3
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In Memoriam of Jean Scott, OWA Founding Member
Jean Scott, Optical Women’s Association Founding Board Member who served as Co-President from 2000-2002, passed away on December 21,...
OWA
Dec 31, 2024
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Top 10 OWA Blogs Of 2024
And just like that, we're at the end of the year. From professional development, to events attended, to personal insights — the OWA's...
OWA
Dec 27, 2024
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2024 Leadership Scholarship Awardees
The results of the October 2024 Leadership Scholarship nominations are in! The Leadership Scholarship Award  recognizes OWA members who...
OWA
Dec 20, 2024
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The Value of Networking—Opportunities Are Out There!
What does it really mean to network? Is it keeping your social media profiles up to date and accepting new connections? Is it pushing...
M.A. Giorgio
Dec 13, 2024
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Leadership Insights From Executives In Eye Care
Knowledge-sharing fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing us to learn from one another's experiences and insights. This exchange...
Carissa Dunphy
Dec 6, 2024
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The Power of Collaboration: Building Strong Teams
When I think back to the most influential teams I’ve been on, there’s one consistent identifier – they were made up of strong...
Alyssa Worley
Nov 22, 2024
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OWA Unplugged 2024: From Networking To Connection
This past year I have been on a journey, working to expand my network, experimenting with different ways to grow both personally and...
Maria Petruccelli
Nov 15, 2024
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Mentorship Matters: Building Meaningful Connections for Career Advancement
In optometry, it can feel like the path to career advancement is mostly about gaining technical expertise. But the truth is, those skills...
Jill Saxon, OD, FAAO
Nov 8, 2024
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Working As A Millennial
As I sit in my office, juggling branding initiatives and brainstorming new marketing ideas, an early career moment comes to mind. An old...
Tracey Esser
Nov 1, 2024
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Connect With OWA Members At Our New Community Corner!
Connect and engage with fellow members by sharing your experiences, celebrating personal milestones, revealing your skills in various...
OWA
Oct 25, 2024
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Earning Your Colleagues’ Trust
As a people-pleaser, it has always been important that my colleagues trust me to do my job competently and on time. Â While being a...
Christina Burns
Oct 18, 2024
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The OWA At Vision Expo West 2024 [Photos]
After an exciting Vision Expo West, we're all back and well-rested. Seeing so many of our friends, sponsors, and members at all of the...
OWA
Oct 11, 2024
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Find Your Voice — Negotiating Like A Pro
We’ve heard and read it a thousand times; women are seen as nurturing and empathetic, while men tend to be perceived as more assertive...
Holly Gough
Oct 4, 2024
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Setting Boundaries: Balancing Work and Personal Life When Working From Home
I have always loved the social side of in-office work. As an ESFJ (for the Myers-Briggs fans), I gain energy from being around and...
Ally Kamelhar
Sep 27, 2024
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Optical 2.0: Top 5 Trends to Elevate Your Practice
Think of the retail environment today, compared to five years ago — not only are customers more educated and digitally connected, but the...
Reagan Colpitts
Sep 20, 2024
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Tips For Building Cohesive Teams In The Modern Workplace
The workplace landscape looks a lot different than it did just a few years ago. So different, in fact, that some of the younger...
Kara Perricone
Sep 13, 2024
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Getting Our Hands Dirty (Almost): Behind the Scenes at Europa Eyewear
Last month, we at Europa Eyewear were thrilled to host a special OWA regional event. Fourteen OWA members visited our factory for a...
Emily Perisin
Sep 6, 2024
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OWA Events At Vision Expo West
Vision Expo West in Las Vegas is just around the corner! The OWA is hosting 2 events during the conference. We welcome everyone to join...
OWA
Aug 30, 2024
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There’s A Course For That!
Look beyond YouTube and discover free online resources to sharpen your skills and help your career Here’s an expression that digital...
M.A. Giorgio
Aug 23, 2024
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From Contacts to Connections: Cultivating Relationships for Long-term Success
You know those people who enter a room, and you feel immediately drawn to them? Warmth and intentionality seem to radiate from them....
Alyssa Worley
Aug 16, 2024
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Moving Beyond Job Rejection
If you’re a working professional—if you’re a human—you’ve dealt with it. You poured hours into an application, tailored your resume and...
Shawn Kramer
Aug 9, 2024
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2024 Most Influential Women In Optical OWA Members
This year marks Vision Monday’s 22nd annual Most Influential Women in Optical report. The Vision Monday editors selected 40 women who are...
OWA
Aug 2, 2024
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