A feature about the women of Optimal Level; their stories, successes, challenges, and opportunities. What is your background and how did you get into your business/career? I grew up in Chicago on the far north side, attended Regina Dominican High School and later went to Loyola University where I majored in Political Science, I went to Loyola’s Rome Center as a junior, stayed there as a senior and am the only “graduate” of the Rome Center. I met my husband in Rome. I lived in Rome for 24 years during which time I worked for two U.S. multinational companies: Texas Instruments and Colgate Palmolive.    more »

What is your background and how did you get into your business/career? I first became interested in the graphic arts and printing industries in high school, through the performing arts; we printed our own programs and promotional materials and it became a fascinating hobby for me. That summer I got a part time job with a local print shop, and I’ve been hooked ever since.   more »