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Meet CWEC at CAO Congress 2025!

2025 Mentorship Program is coming this April!

We hope to expand our mentor list beyond our board members this year and allow more discussions to happen all over Canada! 

Our Facebook Page & Discussion Board is Live!

This Facebook group is open to woman-identifying optometrists and ophthalmologists in Canada who are seeking candid, honest conversations with other women regarding professional and personal topics in our field. We aim to create a vibrant and inclusive eyecare community where women thrive, lead with confidence, and make significant contributions to the profession’s growth and innovation.

Stay tuned for our Facebook Page & Discussion Board!

The Harmony Code - Navigating Priorities and Boundaries in Leadership: Featuring Amy Oliver

This session is designed to equip healthcare leaders with innovative strategies for enhanced productivity and well-defined boundaries.

We're on LinkedIn!

Canadian Women in Eyecare is now on LinkedIn! Follow us and stay updated on our upcoming events and initiatives.

10 Ways to Grow Your Leadership - Even if You’re not the Boss: Featuring Dr. Dori Carlson

Leadership is about influence. If you can influence another human, you have the ability to be a leader. Being a good leader doesn’t just happen, however. Leadership needs to be nurtured and developed. This course will take you through some easy ways to start to grow your leadership which will ultimately help you in all aspects of your life.

2024 Mentorship Program has launched!

The 4 Forces of Strategic Differentiation: Featuring Michèle Soregaroli

Help you uncover new opportunities for an expanded sense of mastery, increase the value in your work, and experience a more purposeful journey, whether you are new to your craft, or have years of experience in an entrepreneurial practice.

Stay tuned for our Mentorship Program 2024 launch!

This purpose of this program is to allow our members to engage with women in leadership within the optometric field and aid them in becoming leaders themselves. Stay tuned for more details via email! Anticipated launch date March 2024.

Imposter Syndrome: Featuring Dr. Karen Leitner, MD

This talk will outline what imposter thinking is due to, who has it and why, and what you can do about it both for yourself and in your workplace.‍ Check out our Events Page to register!

Inaugural Launch Meeting

Our New Website is Live