Individual Contributors
ANY individual can support the OWA and its mission of enhancing and promoting the leadership role of women through networking, education, and peer support.
Support the OWA
The Individual Contributor program provides the opportunity for ANY individual to support the OWA and its mission of enhancing and promoting the leadership role of women in the optical industry through networking, education, and peer support.
Your support will directly fund the OWA Leadership Scholarship, an award granted to a board- nominated OWA member who has shown exemplary volunteer service in helping the OWA reach its goals. The recipient of this award will be granted an esteemed leadership experience (seminar, conference, workshop, etc.), including airfare, hotel, and registration.
Individual Contributors
$1,000+
Jamie Shyer
Co-CEO, COO / Zyloware Eyewear
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!
$500 to $749
$250 to $499
Deb Bulken
VP of Sales, Eastern Region / EssilorLuxottica
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.
Howard Purcell
President & CEO / New England College of Optometry
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.
Liz Friedfeld
Head of Business Development / ClearVision Optical
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.
Lorie L. Lippiatt, OD
OWA President
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.
Matthew MacDonald
President / EyeMed
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.
Megan Molony
Sr. VP Merchandising / National Vision
Why I Support the OWA:
The OWA does so much to honor, develop, empower and promote the women of our industry. The IC program allows me to support these efforts individually, above and beyond the support that my company provides.
Talia Bruno
Sr. Director of National Accounts / Essilor Instruments
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.
$150 to $249
Thank You
The Optical Women's Association Board of Directors and members would like to take this opportunity to recognize our individual contributors.
Thank you for your belief in and support of OWA and its mission to enhance and promote the leadership role of women in the optical industry through networking, education, and peer support.
You enable us to continue to achieve our goal to deliver meaningful services to Women of the Optical Industry and Profession and allow us to provide more events and programs and additional resources for our members to help them reach their full career potential and keep this industry strong and growing.