Tag: mentor
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...
Meet My Mentor: A Shout-out to the Individuals Who Have Inspired...
Where would we be without our mentors? Each year, we collect a series of stories of your mentors, and we are so honored to...
Messages Lead to Mentorship
Inna Lazar, OD, of Old Greenwich, Connecticut, doesn’t shy away from reaching out when she sees a good opportunity to expand her expertise.
Own Your Success: Mentor Offers Encouragement to Flourish
Diana Nguyen, OD, was still an optometry student when she met her future mentor Richard Maharaj, OD, FAAO. They were first introduced at the...
