Lorie Lippiatt, OD, is President of the Salem Eyecare Center, Inc., a comprehensive optometric center she founded in 1989. Dr. Lippiatt has been instrumental in the development of electronic medical records for optometrists and technology integration. She has served as a consultant for OfficeMate, VisionWeb, and Marco. Dr. Lippiatt was named one of Vision Monday's "Most Influential Women in Optical" in 2006.
An OWA member since 2004, Dr. Lippiatt has served as co-chair of the Professional Development Fund on the board of the OWA for the past three years. She is a member of Salem Rotary, an advisory board member of the Salvation Army, and is active in her local church.
"The Pyxis award recognizes someone who contributes to the OWA's growth by actively participating in the organization and promoting it throughout the industry. Lorie's commitment and dedication to the OWA have led to many accomplishments over the years. We are very grateful to have such a spirited, talented, professional so actively involved in our association," said OWA President, Maureen Cavanagh. "Lorie's background as a successful optometric entrepreneur brings value to the OWA, especially as we look at expanding this membership base and meeting the needs of other women Optometrists. It's exciting to be able to honor someone so very deserving!"
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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