Emerging Optical Leaders August Meeting

Please join us for a virtual meeting of the EOL committee on August 14th at 2pm eastern. This members-only event will feature an enlightening session with Katy Hanson, Chief Marketing & Merchandising Officer for Eyemart Express.

“Navigating Change and Leading Forward: Building Your Seat at the Table”
In today’s fast-evolving optical retail landscape, emerging leaders face unprecedented disruption—from shifting consumer behaviors to rapid innovation and organizational change. Drawing from over a decade of executive experience in private equity-backed retail, Katy Hanson shares practical insights on how to stay strong through change, build resilience, and transform disruption into opportunity.

Katy will guide participants through the essential tools for career longevity and leadership impact, including developing your personal brand, crafting an actionable individual development plan, and growing your emotional intelligence. With real-world examples from her leadership at Eyemart Express, Katy will also address how to earn and own a seat at the decision-making table—and why investing in yourself is key to influencing outcomes and driving future success.

Whether you're leading a team now or preparing for your next leadership role, this session offers a candid, strategic conversation about navigating complexity and elevating your professional growth.