In its annual Most Influential Women in Optical Report, Vision Monday has honored 50 women, including 10 optometrists.
ODs HONORED
The Above and Beyond category recognizes those leading the way in giving back to the industry, their patients and their communities:
| Lisa Adams-Mahepath, OD, of Sterling Optical in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands |  |
| Amanda L. Barker-Assell, OD, owner of Advanced Family Eye Care in Denver, North Carolina |  |
| Melanie Denton Dombrowski, OD, MBA, FAAO, founder and CEO of Salisbury Eyecare and Eyewear in Salisbury, North Carolina |  |
The Executive Suite category honors women who hold key corporate positions:
| Jill Bryant, OD, MPH, FAAO, FSLS, executive director, National Board of Examiners in Optometry in Charlotte, North Carolina |  |
| Nicole Rush, OD, owner of Bandon & Coquille Vision Centers, in Bandon, Oregon |  |
The Rising Stars category is for up-and-comers in their careers and companies:
| Jennifer K. Chinn, OD, co-owner of Dr. Chinn’s Vision Care in San Diego, California |  |
| Danielle Richardson, OD, with Zak, in Los Angeles, California |  |
| Victoria Whitman, OD, director of operations with Art of Optiks in East Wayzata, Minnesota |  |
The Mentors category recognizes the team-builders and leaders of talent:
| Camille Cohen, OD, Pearle Vision in Brooklyn, New York |  |
| Jennifer Palombi, OD, FAAO, senior manager, professional education and development at CooperVision |  |
