Tag: mentor
Nominations Open for 2026 Most Influential Women in Optical—European Edition
20/20 Europe, in collaboration with Jobson Optical Group's Vision Monday, is seeking nominations for the European edition of Most Influential Women in Optical 2026 via an...
International Women’s Day Guest Editorial: Authentic Leadership Begins with Presence
By Kim Rowan, LEAD for Growth
Sunday, March 8, 2026 is International Women’s Day. The day often highlights and celebrates stories of amazing women who...
Visionary Voices: Dr. Carla Mack and Dr. Kristin Anderson on Mentorship
In this special edition of Visionary Voices, brought to you by Alcon, Carla Mack, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, and Kristin Anderson, OD, FNAP, FAAO, discuss how mentors...
Three Generations of Women ODs
Nobody knows optometry like this three-generation family of women optometrists. Brenda Montecalvo, OD, and her daughter, Natalie Maiorca, OD, proudly follow in the footsteps...
From Mother to Mentor: Taking Pride in Each Other’s Work
Beverly Bianes, OD, takes great pride in being the mother of Alyssa Pack, OD. She has always envisioned her daughter achieving even greater heights...
Meet the Student Advisory Board: Lauren Pohl, UIWRSO
Meet Lauren Pohl, an Austin, Texas native. After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry in three years from the University of North...
OD Students Discuss Importance of Having a Mentor
In a recent poll sent exclusively to the new WO student board, most of the respondents said having a mentor in some aspect of...
The Meaning of Mentorship
At a Women In Optometry virtual board meeting, the matter of mentorship became a popular topic. While discussing the various ways one could get...
A Dry Eye Spa That Sparkles
Abby Jakob, OD, has always had a goal to be the best she could be. She worked hard to expand her network during her...
Dear Me: Advice ODs Would Give to Their Younger Selves
When Women In Optometry asked its readers if they had a memorable mentor – or mentors – when they were starting their careers, respondents...
