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U.S. Member Spotlights
Jill Steen
Company: Alliances Manager at HELIX
Posted: 12/24/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Savor each moment. Don't rush through life—appreciate the journey along the way!
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Mary Ann Giorgio
Company: Content Specialists at VSP
Posted: 11/21/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Embrace mentorship and learn from those who have more experience than you.
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Joyce Pokoy-Kurtulus
Company: Principal at Visionary Insights
Posted: 10/9/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Learn something new every day and have fun doing it.
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Kathie Sapnas
Company: Regional Sales Manager at Luxottica
Posted: 9/25/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Don't doubt yourself, keep your confidence and never give up
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Gilda Mehraban
Company: Vice President, Corporate Accounts and Bus Dev at Zyloware Eyewear
Posted: 9/11/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Find women that you admire and follow their careers for inspiration
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Ally Kamelhar
Company: Senior Content Specialist at Marchon Eyewear
Posted: 8/28/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Don't sweat the small stuff. Enjoy the journey.
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Emily Ferris
Company: Content/Social Media Specialist at VSP Vision
Posted: 8/14/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Don't grow up too fast. And be a lifelong learner!
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Danielle Crull
Company: Am. Board of Opticianry Master-Certified Optician at A Child's Eyes
Posted: 7/15/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Trust your gut, you know more than you think you do. Don't let yesterday steal from today.
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Lisa Asberry
Company: Director at EyeMed Vision Care
Posted: 7/1/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Stay flexible. The journey won't always be glamourous, but being a servant leader will always enrich others.
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Kristie Nguyen
Company: Optometrist at Dr. Kristie Nguyen PLLC
Posted: 6/15/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Network. Each person you meet could be someone who could change your life later.
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Ghislene Teyssier
Company: Pacific Northwest Rep for Lafont Paris & secretary of the Opticians Association of Oregon
Posted: 5/27/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Don''t hold back or allow others to make you feel less than you believe. Set clear goals and pursue them
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Justine Brown
Company: Customer Support Administrator at GPN Technologies
Posted: 5/13/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Keep traveling! Be kind to yourself, pursue any and all interests. It's OK if you fail, that means growth and experience.
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Jennifer Valdez
Company: Senior Data Integrity Specialist at GPN Technologies
Posted: 4/12/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: It's okay to be nervous when you're trying something new. Give yourself the opportunity to grow professionally.
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Cheryl Berger Sussman
Company: Marketing Coordinator at Art-Craft Optical Company
Posted: 3/28/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Relax, you've got this :)
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Holly Gough
Company: Manager, Business Optimization at VSP Vision
Posted: 3/14/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: Take opportunities as they come to you. You never know when you'll get another chance.
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Linda Conlin
Company: Pro to Pro Managing Editor at Jobson
Posted: 2/1/2024
What I'd Tell My 18-Year-Old Self: The road can take you to many places. Believe in yourself and you'll get to your best place.
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