Cira Collins, Victoria Hallberg and Kristen Tischler Join Lineup of Presenters at Most Influential Women in Optical Luncheon

Published on February 12, 2026
NEWARK, N.J.—Vision Monday is pleased to announce Cira Collins, optical coordinator for Kaiser Permanente, Victoria Hallberg, senior vice president of sales for Zyloware and Kenmark Eyewear, and Kristen Tischler, chief marketing officer at Advancing Eyecare, have joined the lineup of presenters for the 2026 Most Influential Women in Optical (MIWO) luncheon. This year’s special luncheon event and program to pay tribute to this year’s roster of MIWO honorees will take place on Friday, March 13, during Vision Expo in Orlando, Fla., at 12:00 p.m. in Room W414C in the Orange County Convention Center. Tickets to the luncheon are priced at $95 and registration includes the program and lunch. Registration is available here.
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