Inspiring women in optics
Nancy Gries, chair of the OWA International Expansion Committee
The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) is holding a global networking event at 100% Optical, with the aim of creating more opportunities for women across the optical industry and profession to “connect, inspire and lead”.
Titled ‘Owning your path: leadership and resilience’, the event will be held on the Catwalk stage from 3.45-4.45pm on Saturday 28 February.
The session will open with remarks from Nancy Gries, chair of the OWA International Expansion Committee.
This will be followed by a discussion facilitated and led by Dr Pretty Basra – business entrepreneur, owner and consultant optometrist at Edwards & Walker Opticians.
Dr Caroline Casey
The panelists will include:
- Dr Caroline Casey, global diversity, equity and inclusion board member at L’Oréal, president of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, and Diversity Advisory Council member to Sky
- Jayne Abel, co-founder and CEO of Eyespace, and vice chair of the Optical Suppliers Association
- Dame Mary Perkins, co-founder of Specsavers