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OWA Member Spotlights — 2021

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Want to learn more about OWA's fascinating membership? Our members are amazing, and we want you to get the inside scoop on what makes them so great. Meet OWA's featured members!

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U.S. Member Spotlights

Member Spotlight - Mikki Collins

Mikki Collins

Company: Sales Representative at Morel Eyewear
Posted: 8/5/2021
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Passion is the fuel for success.

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Member Spotlight - Liz Friedfeld

Liz Friedfeld

Company: Head of Business Development at ClearVision Optical
Posted: 7/19/2021
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Strut your bikini! Have confidence in yourself & your abilities. Take risks, learn and improve. Seek out job opportunities with supportive cultures and mentors that align with your values and allow the real you to shine bright.

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Member Spotlight - Jennifer Stewart

Jennifer Stewart

Company: OD/Partner at Norwalk Eye Care and Chief Vision Officer/Co-Founder at Performance 20/20
Posted: 7/2/2021
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Always set goals- and when you achieve them, set more! You are never to old to reinvent yourself and learn something new.

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Member Spotlight - Phaedra Chernoff

Phaedra Chernoff

Company: Corporate Key Accounts Manager at L’AMY
Posted: 3/22/2021
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: I would never let any person's negative opinions affect me or define me. Because this has happened and it stings for a long time. You need to hear it and let it go.

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Member Spotlight - Manali Patel

Manali Patel

Company: Controller at The Vision Council
Posted: 3/2/2021
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Work hard, time and tide wait for no man. Always be nice to everyone. Ask lots of questions.

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Member Spotlight - Bidisha Rudra

Bidisha Rudra

Company: Senior Managing Director, Transitions Sales
Posted: 2/1/2021
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Believe in yourself and seek opportunities even if they are outside your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid of failures, because it is inevitable at some point in your life, but failure will also teach you to get back up and be more resilient for the future.

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International Member Spotlights

Member Spotlight - Shelley Logan

Shelley Logan

Country: Canada
Company: Ontario Regional Sales at WestGroupe
Posted: 12/7/2021
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Say YES to every opportunity presented - you never know where it will lead.

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Member Spotlight - Nancy Gries

Nancy Gries

Country: Italy
Company: Brand Owner at Coti Vision
Posted: 5/4/2021
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: In every mistake there is potential for growth.

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