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Founded in 2003, OWL: Advancing Diversity in Leadership (formerly Ophthalmic Women Leaders) is the preeminent nonprofit organization to promote and develop diverse leadership to advance ophthalmic innovation and patient care. OWL works across Ophthalmology. Our mission is to provide professional and personal development and create opportunities for collaboration.
In The News
Celebrating Women in Leadership
March 1, 2024 Ophthalmology Times
VIDEO: Marsh Discusses New ‘Get on Board with OWL’ Program
May 12, 2021 Healio Ophthalmology News
OWL Board Member Training Program Aims to Improve Diversity in Corporate Settings
April 30, 2021 Healio Ophthalmology News
Ophthalmic World Leaders Announces Development and Networking Program for Executives Seeking Corporate Board Positions
April 28, 2021 Eyewire News
Courageous Conversations Lead to Inclusion, Transformative Practice
November 24, 2020 Healio Ophthalmology News
OWL Defines Actionable Ways to End Racism
July 27, 2020 Market Scope
Assimilation Does Not Work Anymore
July 24, 2020 Healio Ophthalmology News
OWL Addresses Racism in Ophthalmology
July 01, 2020 Healio Ocular Surgery News
Recipients of the 2018 OWL Awards Recognized for Advancing Diversity in Ophthalmology Leadership
November 15, 2018 Press Release
BLOG: Marketing4ECPs: Q&A with co-founder Trudi Charest
November 12, 2018 Healio Ocular Surgery News
OWL to Host Signature Event and Awards Ceremony at AAO 2018
October 17, 2018 Press Release
BLOG: Leading with Compassion, Part 4
June 19, 2018 Healio Ocular Surgery News
BLOG: Leading with Compassion, Part 3: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree
May 11, 2018 Healio Ocular Surgery News
OWL Executive Director Press Release
May 2, 2018 Press Release
OWL to Host Signature Event and Networking Program at ASCRS · ASOA 2018
April 4, 2018 Press Release
BLOG: Leading with Compassion, Part 2: A Hands-on Fight Against Corneal Blindness
March 28, 2018 Healio Ocular Surgery News
Leadership in Ophthalmology
March 26, 2018 touchOPHTHALMOLOGY – An Expert Interview with Cynthia Matossian
BLOG: Leading with Compassion, Part 1: Oculoplastics for the Developing World
March 19, 2018 Healio Ocular Surgery News
OWL Announces Nominees For The 2017 OWL Awards
October 3, 2017 Press Release
OWL Celebrates Successful Events Promoting Leadership, Looks Ahead to AAO 2017
May 31, 2017 Press Release
BLOG: 2016 OWL Award Winners, Part 2: What Makes a Rising Star?
April 28, 2017 Healio Ocular Surgery News
OWL to Host Signature Event and Networking Program at ASCRS · ASOA 2017 and OWL Connect Event at ARVO 2017
April 4, 2017 Press Release
Roundtable: Women in Ophthalmology
April 2017 CRSToday, OWL President Heather Ready featured in Roundtable: Women in Ophthalmology article
A few books, a mentor and a clear sense of purpose can help forge a practice’s path to success
March 10, 2017 Healio Ocular Surgery News
OWL Welcomes New Board Members
November 21, 2016 OWL Blog
OWL: Advancing Diversity in Leadership Announces the Recipients of the 2016 OWL Awards
November 7, 2016 OWL Blog
OWL Announces Nominees For The 2016 OWL Awards
August 3, 2016 OWL Blog
Michael Onuscheck and Erin Schallhorn Join OWL’s Board Of Directors
March 15, 2016 OWL Blog
OWL Appoints New Officers to Board of Directors
January 13, 2016 OWL Blog