Ophthalmic World Leaders
Mark Your Calendar
Ready to make an impact?
The New England Chapter of OWL is taking part in this year's Foundation Fighting Blindness VisionWalk on Saturday October 3rd.
OWL members and guests in the New England area are invited to make an impact and come walk with Team OWL. Sign up today! ⇒
OWL Signature Event & Awards Ceremony at AAO
Sunday, October 11, 2026
5:30 PM CDT
Join OWL during AAO for our Signature Event and Awards Ceremony! Enjoy refreshments, network with fellow professionals, and support the nominees.
Find out who will take home an award - register now to attend!
Upcoming Events
Leadership Summit
Leading Forward: Stories, Skills & the Future of Eyecare
OWL's annual Leadership Summit is a staple in the event calendar! Our 5th Leadership Summit was held July 30-31 in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and was our most impactful yet.
Look out for announcements on next year's Summit and be sure to save the date and join us. You don't want to miss this event!
Summary of the 2026 Summit, written by Rachel Krug of Eyes on Eyecare
Featured Champions
Alissa Brill
Vice President of National Accounts
Tracey Technologies
Alisa Brill is a respected leader in the ophthalmic industry with more than 40 years of experience spanning private practice management, corporate leadership, consulting, and strategic business development.
She previously served as the administrator of two private ophthalmology practices in Virginia, including one that established the state's first ophthalmic ambulatory surgery suites. During her tenure, the practice also pioneered the early adoption of optometry co-management for cataract surgery, helping advance collaborative patient care.
Alisa's industry leadership includes serving as Regional Operations Director for TLC Laser Eye Centers and Practice Development Director for WaveLight, Inc. In 2006, she founded Brill Medical Solutions, a consulting firm focused on driving financial performance and operational excellence for private ophthalmology practices, medical institutions, and industry partners.
Today, Alisa serves as Vice President of National Accounts for Tracey Technologies, where she develops innovative return-on-investment strategies for ophthalmic practices nationwide. As a strategic sales leader, she partners with physicians and organizations across the United States to maximize the clinical and financial value of advanced diagnostic technologies, helping practices achieve long-term success while enhancing patient care.
Warren Foust
President and Chief Executive Officer
STAAR Surgical
Warren Foust is President and Chief Operating Officer of STAAR Surgical, a global leader in Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICLs). With more than 25 years in MedTech, he has built a reputation for driving growth, leading cultural transformation, and advancing innovation that improves patient outcomes.
At STAAR, Warren serves on the Executive Committee and oversees worldwide commercial operations, manufacturing, distribution, and customer service. Under his leadership, the company continues to expand its global presence while advancing its mission to be the first choice for doctors and patients seeking visual freedom.
Previously, Warren held senior leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson, including Worldwide President of Surgical Vision and Global President of Mentor, along with earlier roles at Roche, Aventis, and DePuy Synthes.
Warren is deeply engaged in his community and is a proud supporter of OWL. He has served for many years as a Big Brother through Big Brothers Big Sisters, supports organizations including Beyond Blindness and the Ophthalmology Foundation, and finds great joy coaching his 10-year-old daughter’s flag football team in Southern California. He also serves on boards and advisory councils including the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, Octane, ASCRS Industry Relations, AECOS North America, and the Board of Visitors for the University of Alabama.
Passionate about developing talent, Warren has mentored hundreds of professionals and is recognized for fostering collaboration, inclusion, and high employee engagement. Above all, his greatest accomplishment is the family he shares with his wife Stacy and their two children, Jett (11) and Meyer (10), with whom he happily resides in Ladera Ranch, California.