By Deborah Kotob, Director Pro to Pro

Meet our star of 20/20 Magazine’s Pro to Pro. I am thrilled to announce that Linda Conlin, our very own 20/20 Magazine Pro to Pro Managing Editor, has won Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical award. Linda won in the mentor category because she inspires all of us in the optical industry. She has dedicated her career to educating ECPs. As a writer of educational articles in 20/20 Magazine and Review of Optometric Business as well as Women in Optometry, her articles and CE courses consistently rank among the most viewed. In addition, Linda has held the position of adjunct professor and hosts continuing education events both in person and as webinars. Her informative and insightful monthly articles in 20/20 Magazine and Pro to Pro newsletter keep us all looking forward to the next fun and fascinating topic she’ll turn up. Congratulations, Linda! Read the full announcement here.


All of us at 20/20 Magazine’s Pro to Pro would like to congratulate Marisol Rodriguez, a contributing editor for 20/20 Magazine, for winning Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical award. Marisol aptly won in the rising star category. Her star has risen rapidly as a young, influential voice in the optical industry. Her love of the field and optics and her innate desire to learn propelled her to take and pass the ABO Advanced exam. In addition, Marisol is a natural-born teacher, as she loves to share and help others learn about optics. 

Congratulations, Marisol! You deserve this Rising Star award for the Most Influential Women in Optical award. Read the full announcement here.