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Member Spotlight - Jacqueline Thomas

Jacqueline Thomas

Company: Public Relations Director at De Rigo Rem
Posted: 3/20/2023

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Approach learning new skills with eager enthusiasm, even if you don't think it's relevant to your career path. Always be willing to support, solve problems, and be a trusted resource to those around you.

Member Spotlight - Barbra Dey

Barbra Dey

Company: Consultant at Dey Ophthalmic Consulting
Posted: 3/6/2023

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Don't be afraid to re-create yourself along your career path. It can be a windy road.

Member Spotlight - Cara Endriss

Cara Endriss

Company: Brand Marketing Director at National Vision Inc.
Posted: 2/20/2023

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Don't be afraid to take risks if it means following your passion.

Member Spotlight - Jill Kielas

Jill Kielas

Company: Field Sales Rep - The House of Tom Davies
Posted: 1/18/2023

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Have confidence in yourself. Take the time to decide what you want from life.

Member Spotlight - Amanda Pope

Amanda Pope

Company: Senior Account Executive at Safilo
Posted: 11/22/2022

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Always think outside of the box!

Member Spotlight - Jessica Anderson

Jessica Anderson

Company: Field Sales Representative for Catch London (OR/WA)
Posted: 10/11/2022

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Get out there and explore, seek and you shall find!

Member Spotlight - Kelly Barreiro

Kelly Barreiro

Company: CEO at The Optic Siren
Posted: 9/12/2022

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Never stop learning!

Member Spotlight - Kristan Gross

Kristan Gross

Company: Global Head, Knowledge: Advocacy & Partnerships at OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
Posted: 8/10/2022

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

A job worth having will never require you to compromise your character. Stay true to your principles and always be uniquely you!

Member Spotlight - Shweta Gupta

Shweta Gupta

Company: Sr. Director, Marketing at Essilor Of America
Posted: 7/11/2022

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Your only limitation is you; be brave and do the things you would do if you weren't afraid.

Member Spotlight - Lauren Wosczyk

Lauren Wosczyk

Company: Senior Trade Marketing Manager at Thelios
Posted: 5/9/2022

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Don't be afraid to fail.

Member Spotlight - Ashlee Medart (formerly Queathem)

Ashlee Medart (formerly Queathem)

Company: Wholesale Manager, Independent Distribution Division, EssilorLuxottica
Posted: 3/17/2022

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self


Member Spotlight - Carissa Dunphy

Carissa Dunphy

Company: Founder, Optician Now
Posted: 2/17/2022

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Get all of your prerequisites out of the way as soon as you can!

Member Spotlight - Jill Fine

Jill Fine

Company: National Sales Director at Liberty Sport
Posted: 1/26/2022

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Don't be afraid of change! It's the best way to grow!

Member Spotlight - Shelley Logan

Shelley Logan

Company: Ontario Regional Sales at WestGroupe
Posted: 12/7/2021

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Say YES to every opportunity presented - you never know where it will lead.

Member Spotlight - Mikki Collins

Mikki Collins

Company: Sales Representative at Morel Eyewear
Posted: 8/5/2021

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Passion is the fuel for success.

Member Spotlight - Liz Friedfeld

Liz Friedfeld

Company: Head of Business Development at ClearVision Optical
Posted: 7/19/2021

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Strut your bikini! Have confidence in yourself & your abilities. Take risks, learn and improve. Seek out job opportunities with supportive cultures and mentors that align with your values and allow the real you to shine bright.

Member Spotlight - Jennifer Stewart

Jennifer Stewart

Company: OD/Partner at Norwalk Eye Care and Chief Vision Officer/Co-Founder at Performance 20/20
Posted: 7/2/2021

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Always set goals- and when you achieve them, set more! You are never to old to reinvent yourself and learn something new.

Member Spotlight - Nancy Gries

Nancy Gries

Company: Brand Owner at Coti Vision
Posted: 5/4/2021

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

In every mistake there is potential for growth.

Member Spotlight - Phaedra Chernoff

Phaedra Chernoff

Company: Corporate Key Accounts Manager at L’AMY
Posted: 3/22/2021

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

I would never let any person's negative opinions affect me or define me. Because this has happened and it stings for a long time. You need to hear it and let it go.

Member Spotlight - Manali Patel

Manali Patel

Company: Controller at The Vision Council
Posted: 3/2/2021

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Work hard, time and tide wait for no man. Always be nice to everyone. Ask lots of questions.

Member Spotlight - Bidisha Rudra

Bidisha Rudra

Company: Senior Managing Director, Transitions Sales
Posted: 2/1/2021

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Believe in yourself and seek opportunities even if they are outside your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid of failures, because it is inevitable at some point in your life, but failure will also teach you to get back up and be more resilient for the future.

Member Spotlight - Katherine Lauver

Katherine Lauver

Company: VP of Business Relations at GPN Technologies
Posted: 12/4/2020

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Keep challenging yourself daily and never stop learning and growing! What seems hard now will float away with time as bigger, more exciting things are to come!

Member Spotlight - Tamara Sanders

Tamara Sanders

Company: Sr. Director, Managed Care at Essilor of America
Posted: 9/9/2020

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Always strive to find ways to better yourself! Grow with every opportunity, but never be content with the status quo. There are no limits!

Member Spotlight - Beverly Bianes

Beverly Bianes

Company: Optometrist/Partner at Pack & Bianes Vision Care Optometry
Posted: 7/16/2020

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

It's not the destination, it's all about the journey. It is through the journey you'll learn who you are. Stay true to your identity.

Member Spotlight - Cha-Ling Delgado

Cha-Ling Delgado

Company: Senior Director of Key Accounts N.A. for Luxottica Wholesale
Posted: 6/1/2020

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

There is not one career path that you follow. Your choices along the way can open new avenues to explore and develop. I never would have thought that I could end up in NYC having grown up in SoCal.

Member Spotlight - Sandra Mohr

Sandra Mohr

Company: Dean of Academic Resources and Administration at NECO
Posted: 5/4/2020

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Time moves fast, enjoy the journey and create the future you want!

Member Spotlight - Yvette Carranza

Yvette Carranza

Company: Consultant at Digital Vision, Inc.
Posted: 3/3/2020

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Never be afraid to try for any position! I almost missed the opportunity that led me to my career because I didn't throw my hat in the ring. (Thankfully a manager did it for me!) Never be afraid to share your ideas! It may be just what the project needs.

Member Spotlight - Randee Epstein

Randee Epstein

Company: VP - Human Resources Wholesale & Retail Corporate
Posted: 1/27/2020

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

"Don't downgrade your dream to accommodate your circumstances."

Member Spotlight - Stephanie Lucas

Stephanie Lucas

Company: EVP & General Manager of Member Solutions for Healthy Eyes Advantage
Posted: 11/17/2019

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Pursue your career with purpose but don't take yourself too seriously; let your personality and your passion shine through in all you do.

Member Spotlight - Trudi Charest

Trudi Charest

Company: Co-Founder at 4ECPs
Posted: 7/29/2019

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Start Your Own Business Earlier

Member Spotlight - Angela Gerber

Angela Gerber

Company: Marketing Manager at Liberty Sport
Posted: 6/17/2019

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Have faith in the unknown and confidence in your abilities-don't doubt what you dream to do and have patience on the journey.

Member Spotlight - Kerri Ann Raimo

Kerri Ann Raimo

Company: Senior Associate Editor / Social Media Curator for Eyecare Business magazine at Pentavision, LLC
Posted: 4/11/2019

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Be open and receptive to new possibilities. Trust your abilities and where they will take you.

Member Spotlight - Kelly Freitas

Kelly Freitas

Company: Senior Director, Customer Experience & Research at VSP Global
Posted: 2/22/2018

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Care more about what you think of yourself than what others think of you (slightly modified quote from Theodore Roosevelt)

Member Spotlight - Maria Sampalis, OD

Maria Sampalis, OD

Company: Doctor/Founder at Corporate Optometry
Posted: 9/1/2017

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

You can do anything that you want to do; you just have to trust yourself. Learn from your failures and use it as motivation to move on. Anything is possible!

Member Spotlight - Dr. Ginamarie Wells

Dr. Ginamarie Wells

Company: Sr. Director Client Services at Cleinman Performance Partners
Posted: 8/16/2017

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Always be kind, be thankful, be generous in a way that makes a connection to the world around you. But, also be smart, be safe, and definitely go for it!

Member Spotlight - Melissa Parker

Melissa Parker

Company: Supervisor at VSP Optics Group
Posted: 8/1/2017

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

To do what you love, continually learn and develop, be ok with making mistakes, trust yourself, listen more than you talk, be courageous, take chances and most importantly make friends along the way.

Member Spotlight - Debra Bulken

Debra Bulken

Company: Regional Sales Director at Luxottica
Posted: 5/10/2017

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

You will have plenty of time to "work", take this time to "experience!"

Member Spotlight - Lorinda Fraboni

Lorinda Fraboni

Company: IS Development & Operations Manager at Walman
Posted: 4/17/2017

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Always go the extra mile because not many do and you will stand out in the crowd! Be kind. Stand up for yourself. Speak your mind softly. Don't say NO and put parameters around your YES. Book time for things important to you. Work out and eat healthy.

Member Spotlight - Pamela Capaldi

Pamela Capaldi

Company: Director of Professional Services at Brien Holden Vision Institute
Posted: 2/1/2017

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Listen well.

Member Spotlight - Lorie L. Lippiatt, OD

Lorie L. Lippiatt, OD

Company: Optometrist/President at The Salem Eyecare Center, Inc.
Posted: 1/13/2017

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Go for it! Always look ahead and have confidence you can achieve everything you are passionate about.

Member Spotlight - Laura Dorris

Laura Dorris

Company: Director of Business Development & HR at Vision West, Inc.
Posted: 11/14/2016

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What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self

Surround yourself with people you admire and who inspire you. Stay curious, learn often, go the extra mile as often as you can and be kind to everyone you meet.


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