Why I Support the OWA

I am honored to sponsor the OWA's Leadership Scholarship. I contribute to this cause because I share in the mission of the OWA to empower and promote women in leadership within the optical industry. The entire industry is more successful when it is diverse and inclusive.

Why I Support the OWA

I believe as industry leaders it is our responsibility to make both professional and personal investments to the growth of our industry. I know my annual contribution as an OWA Individual Contributor goes directly to programs to support our current and future leaders, which includes many of my team members as well. Without a doubt this is money well spent!

Why I Support the OWA

The OWA supports not only the future of optometry but sets the example for the respect and admiration all women deserve while empowering and mentoring the next generation to succeed. Nothing is more important than creating opportunities by paying it forward and honoring the past. The OWA family is a wealth of resources and caring individuals that want to make a difference in everyone's lives. The question for me is not why should you join the OWA but rather why wouldn't you?

Why I Support the OWA

The OWA supports not only the future of optometry but sets the example for the respect and admiration all women deserve while empowering and mentoring the next generation to succeed. Nothing is more important than creating opportunities by paying it forward and honoring the past. The OWA family is a wealth of resources and caring individuals that want to make a difference in everyone's lives. The question for me is not why should you join the OWA but rather why wouldn't you?

Why I Support the OWA

OWA shares our passion to bring humanity back into the workplace. There is no such thing as a "personal you" and a "business you", there is just you. Together we help women lead from the front through authenticity, building trust, and focusing on what's important — our people. We are excited to collaborate with the OWA to take the organization to new heights. Let's Make it Happen!

Why I Support the OWA

When women become leaders, they bring talents, new views, alongside structural and cultural diversity to the companies they work for, resulting in more successful solutions. My contribution to the IC program allows me to empower our future leaders by investing in seminars, conferences, mentoring, and workshops. When supporting this program, we are directly ensuring women's long term career growth and providing companies with the next generation of rising talent.

Why I Support the OWA

I am committed to doing my part to create as many opportunities as possible for woman to excel and live their best lives. Being an Individual Contributor is one way of investing in the future of our industry by supporting our deserving members leadership journey.

Why I Support the OWA

The OWA is an amazing organization filled with passionate individuals dedicated to helping women succeed through personal development, networking, and mentorship. By donating to the individual contributors' fund, I am choosing to directly influence the advancement of women through scholarship and help provide the skills they deem most valuable. This program benefits the individual and our landscape: establishing more opportunities, more thought leaders, more role models, and more movement towards true gender equity. I'm thrilled to contribute.

Why I Support the OWA

As a female in the optometry industry, there is no organization I would rather support than the OWA. The OWA promotes the growth of women through their mission: to connect, inspire and lead. With luncheons, networking events, workshops, inspirational articles, podcasts and awards produced each year, the OWA shows women in this industry that with hard work and mentorship, anything is possible. I'm proud to be an individual contributor of the OWA, as I know my contribution will go to support the females in this industry to reach their goals. An organization filled with powerhouse women and amazing resources, there is an opportunity for everyone to rise up and become the leader they want to be. The OWA has a huge place in my heart, and I'm happy to support their efforts with my contribution.

Why I Support the OWA

I contribute to the Individual Contributor program as I choose to support the OWA with an additional level of support. This support directly aligns with the mission statement of supporting the leadership role of women in the Optical Industry by providing Leadership Scholarship Awards to deserving women in the Industry.

Why I Support the OWA

The OWA's commitment to supporting, developing, and celebrating women continues to be such a positive beacon in the optical industry. What truly captivated me is how the OWA balances celebrating the incredible women leaders in the optical industry while also challenging the status quo to create an even brighter future. Through their members, they provide networking, education, and peer support to thousands of women each year. As an individual contributor, I am proud to support the OWA and honor the talents, passion, and diversity of the women empowering amazing eyecare.

Why I Support the OWA

I have had the honor and privilege of working with some incredible leaders and innovators, many of whom are women. I have also observed the unique difficulties and challenges many women face in the workplace. It is clear to me the OWA is doing important and much-needed work to celebrate the current and future contributions of women in the optical industry while focusing on its mission of supporting and promoting the professional development of women involved in all facets of the optical industry.

Why I Support the OWA

The optical industry is driven by amazing women, often behind the scenes. My hope is to draw more of these women to join this amazing, empowering group to connect them to a community of like-minded individuals.