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We support our membership by providing mentoring and outreach opportunities, professional and social networking, a forum for the exchange of ideas and information among all levels of the industry, and by raising awareness of women's roles in the optical industry.

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To access more information on OWA honorees, uplifting optical news, and industry events, head to the links below.

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OWA Blog

The OWA Blog connects our members, sponsors, and supporters through content, inspiration, and new ideas.

M.A. Giorgio

The Writer Within You: 5 Tips To Getting Your Prose Published

Whether it’s an email to colleagues or a comment on your sister’s cute first grader, writing is something we do in some form every day....

Jennifer Trakhtenberg

Traveling Down A Two-Way Street: 10 Tips To Better Manage Professional Relationships

Perception: offering input, feedback, suggestions, and/or direction to the person responsible for your career well-being can be scary. ...

Maria Petruccelli

Compassion Counts For A Work-Life Balance

As in many workplaces post-Covid, my marketing team transitioned from an office environment to a work from home model. Change is...

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OWA Podcast

The OWA hosts monthly chats featuring esteemed guests who connect, inspire, and lead women in the optical industry.

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Member-Exclusive Resources

One Minute Inspiration

One way that we accomplish on-demand mentoring is through our One-Minute Inspiration emails delivered to OWA members to provide quick tips for professional growth and development.

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