OWA Talks Podcast
Welcome to the OWA Talks podcast from the Optical Women's Association! Our two hosts, Carissa and Tatiana, interview esteemed guests who connect, inspire, and lead women in the optical, optometry, and ophthalmology industries.
OWA Talks Podcast
Ashley Mills, The Vision Council
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The Future of the Industry and Innovation at Vision Expo 2026. In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, to explore the innovations, trends, and big‑picture forces shaping the industry and how to see it all at Vision Expo 2026.
About the guest:
Ashley brings over 20 years of progressive trade association management, marketing and leadership experience to The Vision Council. Ashley returned to The Vision Council as the vice president of trade shows & meetings in January 2016 after serving as The Vision Council's director of marketing & shows from 2003-2006. A graduate of The University of Maryland, Ashley lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her two children, husband and dog.
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