

Interview with OWA Past President, Tiara Claxton: Pathway to Leadership in the OWA
Tiara Claxton joined the OWA after some initial apprehension, but once she got involved, she dove in and made growing awareness within...
Yvette Carranza
May 27, 2022
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OWA’s Health and Wellness Corner: Part I
If you are like me, you are busy and bogged down by the day-to-day pace. There is always SO much information around us, it has me...
Valerie Sink
May 20, 2022
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Food for Thought: Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Cookies
Baking in my grandma’s kitchen. Baking has been a constant thread in my life. I remember baking with my grandmother and my mom, learning...
Jeannette Berman
May 5, 2022
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Top 3 Favorites on the OWA Talks Podcast
Juggling busy work and life schedules means it’s hard for many people to make time to listen to professional development, coaching, or...
Sandra Mohr
Apr 29, 2022
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OWA Back Live at Vision Expo East
The OWA was so happy to be back live in New York City at Vision Expo East. Being able to bring back the signature Champagne Breakfast...
Janelle Pauli
Apr 22, 2022
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Break the Bias: A Conversation with Judge Karen Ackerson Gauff
On International Women’s Day, March 8th, Judge Karen Ackerson Gauff shared an inspiring presentation with the OWA. You can watch the...
Courtney Myers
Apr 14, 2022
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Getting to Know Pleiades Honoree, Erinn Morgan
Company and Title: Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director, Eyecare Business Editorial Director, CLS Director of Social Media, PentaVision...
OWA
Mar 31, 2022
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OWA is Back at In-Person Events!
Earlier this month I had the privilege of manning the OWA Table at a continuing education event in Seattle. I was looking forward to this...
Carissa Dunphy
Mar 24, 2022
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Get to Know Emerging Leader Honoree, Dr. Jennifer Stewart
Company: Founder/Owner at OD Perspectives, Co-founder and Chief Vision Officer at Performance 20/20, and Partner at Norwalk Eye Care...
OWA
Mar 17, 2022
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Get to Know Emerging Leader Honoree, Katie Lauver
Company: GPN Technologies Role: VP of Business Relations Years with the OWA: 4 How/why did you first get involved with the OWA? I got...
OWA
Mar 10, 2022
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Welcome to the OWA Connects Blog from OWA President, Deb Bulken
Welcome everyone! I’m so excited to announce the launch of the new OWA blog, OWA Connects. Two of our biggest initiatives in the coming...
Deb Bulken
Feb 28, 2022
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Social Media Tips from the OWA Digital Marketing Committee
Keeping up with social media can be overwhelming. Knowing what works well for others can help to make things a little easier. The members...
Carissa Dunphy
Feb 7, 2022
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How to Go from Surviving to Thriving by Creating Actionable Goals
And just like that…a new year started! For most of us, a year can go by in the blink of an eye. Between work, home, family and friends, a...
Angela Gerber
Feb 1, 2022
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OWA Feature on Sandbox Stories
In December the OWA Executive Team was excited to be featured on The Sandbox Story Podcast. In this 45-minute episode, you’ll hear from...
OWA
Jan 27, 2022
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From a New Lens: Start STRONG, Finish STRONGER
“Don’t try to be young. Just open your mind. Stay interested in stuff. There are so many things I won’t live long enough to find out...
Valerie Sink
Jan 19, 2022
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2022 OWA Committee Outlook
To assist in renewing connections, making new connections, and personal growth we asked each committee for a summary of what they are...
Yvette Carranza
Jan 5, 2022
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