The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) announces that they will host three events during Vision Expo East:
OWA Champagne Breakfast: Celebrating Women in Leadership
Sponsored by EssilorLuxottica, this event celebrates OWA’s 2023 award honorees: Pleiades Award recipient Karen Roberts (Zeiss), Pyxis Award recipient Dr. Beverly Bianes (Pack & Bianes Vision Care), and Emerging Leader Award recipient Talia Bruno (De Rigo REM). Each woman will be recognized for her involvement in both the OWA and the optical industry. The breakfast will be held at Gotham Hall on Thursday, March 16, from 8:00 – 9:30 am. For more information and to RSVP, please click here.
OWA Cocktail Reception & Networking Event
OWA’s annual cocktail reception will be held this year at the OPTImum Lounge (located on the Expo show floor at the Javits Convention Center) on Friday, March 17. Members and non-members alike can network while enjoying cocktails from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
OWA at the Career Zone
The OWA invites all optometry students to an ice cream social at Vision Expo’s Career Zone on Saturday, March 18, at 3:00 PM. Meet some of our incredible members and learn how the OWA can be a valuable resource as you begin your optical journey!
Talia Bruno, Beverly Bianes, & Karen RobertsVisit www.opticalwomen.com for more information about the OWA.
About the Optical Women’s Association
The Optical Women’s Association celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022 as a non-profit organization committed to supporting and promoting the professional development of women involved in all facets of the optical industry. As the vision of the OWA evolves and expands, it maintains the focus of the OWA’s founding principles and core mission: to enhance and promote the leadership role of women in the optical industry through networking, education, and peer support.
