Amy Spiezio is the executive editor of Eyecare Business magazine and has been with the publication for 13 years. Since starting at EB as managing editor, she has enjoyed being mentored and in turn mentoring young editors. In 2013, she was promoted to her position of executive editor and works on the day-to-day business of the publication while covering the frame market.
During most of her career in this industry, she has also been a member of the Optical Women's Association, serving on the board for nine years and as the secretary treasurer for several terms. Her tenure in the organization has included involvement on many committees, particularly communications and mentoring, and with events where she has learned many invaluable lessons and made many great friends.
Prior to joining the optical industry, she edited for a wide variety of publications, from weekly newspapers to monthly newsstand magazines, writing about everything from zoning laws to claw foot tubs and Caribbean getaways. In addition, she has had several stage and radio plays produced and was named a New Jersey Young Playwright.
When not optically occupied, Amy lives in Pennsylvania and enjoys her pets, her friends, and her wonderful family.
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2024 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Trudi Charest
2023 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Dr. Beverly Bianes
2022 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Laura Dorris
2021 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Debbie Myres
2020 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Jean Sabre
2019 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Laura Lewis
2018 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Deb Bulken
2017 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Lorie Lippiatt, OD
2016 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Ann Englert
2015 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Amy Spiezio
2013 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Tiara Claxton
15th Anniversary Celebration and Award Event
2010 OWA Pyxis Honoree — Lorinda Fraboni
2010 Awards Cocktail Reception and Presentation