Pamela Gleeson
President, 2010 Jane A. Aguirre
Membership Chair
Past President, 2008
Founder Neeshah Azam
Events Co-Chair Jan Beiting
Founder Jaci Lindstrom
Past President, 2007
Industry Relations Chair
Founder Angelyn Lowe
Web Communications Chair
Yari Mitchell
Immediate Past President, 2009
Program Chair Polly Neely
Events Co-Chair
Georgette Pascale
Public Relations Committee
Heather Ready
Mentoring Program Chair Lauren Silvernail
Finance Chair
Sheryl Stevenson
Publications Chair Molly Schar
Executive Director publications committee Sheryl Stevenson, Chair
Ophthalmology Times Karen Krzmarzick
ASOA
sponsors
BENEFACTOR LEVEL
Abbott Medical Optics Bausch + Lomb
SPONSOR LEVEL
Alcon Incorporated
Allergan Inc. Santen
DONOR LEVEL
BD Ophthalmics
CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL
Heidelberg Engineering
IMEDS
Link Consulting Odyssey Medical Pascale Communications
SUPPORTER LEVEL
Haag-Streit USA
IN-KIND ANNUAL CONTRIBUTORS
Advanstar Communications (Ophthalmology Times) American Academy of Ophthalmology ASCRS Media Bryn Mawr Communications (Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today) Cx2 Design Ethis Communications
(Refractive Eyecare) European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Jobson Publishing
(Review of Ophthalmology) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins VisionCare Group
(Ophthalmology Management) Pacific Communications SLACK Incorporated
(Ocular Surgery News)
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|  From the President
Greetings to all! I hope this finds you all well as the summer winds down and we all gear up for the fall and back-to-school season. For this issue we wanted to focus on leadership, as -- obviously! -- it is a key part of the OWL mission. I thought I might include a really inspiring quote on leadership and so -- again, obviously! -- I did a Google search.
There was no end to quotes on leadership, but what struck me was that so few -- barely any, really -- were quotes by women. There were a few scattered here and there from courageous women like Margaret Mead and Eleanor Roosevelt, but the vast majority were not only from men but primarily from the military, sports figures, politicians, philosophers and business management gurus. Let’s ask ourselves why this is so, and, more importantly, what we can do about it!
I’m excited to report that OWL is about to embark on a new course, one more focused on and dedicated to furthering women’s leadership skills and career advancement. We want to help women expand in leadership roles, now more than ever. We’re looking forward to providing more opportunities to give you new ways to connect, learn, and lead.
I hope you’ll plan to join us at our signature Monday night event at the AAO Meeting in Chicago in October. Be watching for more details!
Wishing you the best,
Pamela
Going to be in Paris for ESCRS? Join up with fellow OWL members on Mon., Sept. 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the lobby bar of Le Meridien Etoile across from Le Palais des Congres for a casual "happy hour" event.
RSVP.
 Women leaders: Blazing a trail so others may lead, too
In support of OWL’s mission of offering professional development, providing networking opportunities, and promoting personal growth for women in ophthalmology, this month we take a look at some of the many “trailblazing” women in ophthalmology.
In this article, OWL members from various walks of leadership within ophthalmology—in private practice, academics, and in the industry—impart their wisdom. They begin with a look at some of the challenges that they have encountered as women in ophthalmology and share a few stories along the way.
Penny A. Asbell, MD, FACS, MBA, says she was surprised to learn that the glass ceiling still is there and “really made of cement!” Read more.
Save the Date for AAO
Mark your calendar for OWL's signature Monday evening event at AAO -- Mon., Oct. 18 from 5 to 7 pm.
And don't miss the OWL Lounge -- in McCormick Place S400B -- from Sat. to Tues. of AAO.
Watch the OWL website for more details!
 Woman to Woman: Wisdom from Two Women Leaders
The previous Woman to Woman column explored “Leadership Leaps,” describing three ways women can enhance their leadership skills. This column shares the wisdom of two accomplished women who are leaders in their respective professional fields. Their experiences, backgrounds, and current contexts differ, but through individual interviews, they have shared their insights about their leadership journeys.
Marguerite McDonald, MD, is a clinical professor of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York, an adjunct clinical professor of ophthalmology at Tulane University Health Sciences Center, and a cornea/refractive specialist with Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Lynbrook, NY.
Camille Samuels, MBA, is a managing director of Versant Ventures, where she specializes in early-stage biotechnology investing.
Read more.
 OWL Member Profile: 10 questions with Beth Marsh of Jacksonville, FL
Where do you work?
I currently work as director, business development and technology transfer for Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Vision Care Inc. During my tenure at J&J, I also have worked in sales and marketing.
How long have you been in ophthalmology?
I have been working in the ophthalmic marketplace for more than 20 years. I began my career as a sales representative.
Read more.
Summer SymposiumOWL was pleased to partner with Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) for this year’s Summer Symposium held earlier this month in Pinehurst, NC. Approximately 130 women attended the meeting.
OWL Board member Polly Neely spoke to participants about negotiating.
Read more.
What I’m Reading: “The Leadership Pill: The Missing Ingredient in Motivating People Today,” by Ken Blanchard and Marc Muchnick I found this book to be [an] easy read with a great message: Tune into what people really want and you will create the motivated dream team.
The book introduces us to a miracle pill, “the leadership pill,” which, when swallowed by even the worst manager, [enabled him to show] outstanding improvement with leadership and team spirit instantaneously.
Read more.
Interested in Writing for OWL eNEWS?Make the most of your OWL membership by getting more involved! You can contribute to OWL's success while getting to know and work with fellow members in the organization and industry.
The Publications Committee is looking for writers for the OWL eNEWS. Writers may report on the national and local OWL events held through the year as well as write regular features and columns for the website.
For more information, email Molly Schar. |