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Leadership is not a Destination, but a Journey
As a member of the eyecare community for close to 20 years, Jill has helped shift treatment paradigms through the companies she has been involved with in the pharmaceutical, surgical, diagnostic, and biologic markets. She has a passion for helping doctors treat patients with unmet needs by helping to deliver medications to advance patient care…. Read More
OWL in Europe: Bringing more of the “World” to Ophthalmic World Leaders!
OWL: Advancing Diversity in Leadership was established in the US in 2004 and up until this time has predominantly focused its activities within the US. Earlier aspirations for an intentional expansion across the pond were put on hold once Covid hit. As you may know, OWL’s mission is “to provide professional and personal development and… Read More
OWL’s 2022 DEI Year in Review
The Key Takeaways From Our Conversations with Ophthalmic World Leaders We had the honor to conduct nine interviews with OWL sponsors and contributors to discuss their perspectives, approaches, programs, successes, and reflections regarding all things related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We were more than impressed and overjoyed by these discussions because if 2022… Read More
Summary of the 2022 Ophthalmic Business and Leadership Trends Survey
The 3rd edition of the Ophthalmic Business and Leadership Trends Survey was launched in May 2022 in collaboration with the Fundingsland Group. This comprehensive survey assessed the current opinions and business practices of professionals across the ophthalmic industry and had more than 200 respondents including OWL members, practicing doctors, practice administrators/CEOs, and members of the ophthalmic/optometric industry. Similar surveys were conducted… Read More
OWL 2021 Membership Survey
OWL is keen to hear from our members and ensure we continue to deliver what is most useful to you. So that we can evaluate our offerings for 2021, please spare 3 minutes of your day and complete this brief survey. We appreciate your time! ──────── OWL ────────
Become An OWL Ambassador!
OWL is grateful to have the support of its members to progress its programs and events, ultimately towards the goal of advancing diversity in leadership in ophthalmology. We’d like to introduce you to OWL’s Ambassador Program. Starting this Fall, OWL members who have volunteered in the past or who volunteer at future OWL events will… Read More
An OWL Interview with Tracy Kenniff
What is the biggest challenge facing leaders today (in Ophthalmology or in general?) When thinking about the biggest challenges a CEO or Administrator of an Ophthalmology practice faces today, the first thing that comes to mind is Consolidation. This is the hot topic on all levels; small single physician independent practices struggling with the… Read More
OWL Interview with Kim Bartels, VP of Operations at Vance Thompson Vision
I have had the opportunity to meet fantastic professionals through this organization and I look forward to OWL events.
An Interview with Eric Major
Outlet: Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL): Advancing Diversity in Leadership – Blog Interviewer: OWL Publication Date: March 2019 OWL | What led you to joining OWL? Eric: I am one of the newer members of OWL, having joined this past summer. Our firm is an investment bank focused exclusively in healthcare services transaction advisory, and… Read More
OWL Interview with Bob Dempsey
Building a Franchise, a Team and Success in Ophthalmics OWL: Shire has been a huge supporter of OWL and we are thrilled to have you as our first member of the Champion Circle – which is a new membership level launched in January 2017. What motivated you to become a member of OWL? Mr. Dempsey:… Read More