Sonja Ruth Elizabeth Omerzu was born in San Antonio, Texas. She spent her childhood in Fairborn, Ohio, where she exhibited an early interest in art and was gifted with her first set of oil paints a...vizualizați mai multeSonja Ruth Elizabeth Omerzu was born in San Antonio, Texas. She spent her childhood in Fairborn, Ohio, where she exhibited an early interest in art and was gifted with her first set of oil paints at age 5. Sonja’s interest in the art world was nurtured by her art teacher of 12 years, Wendel Dobyns. Graduating with honors from Fairborn Baker High School,Sonja attended Ohio University where in 1972, she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a minor in philosophy.Sonja worked simultaneously as a Managing Salon Owning Cosmetologist, as an assistant framing artist, and as an art teacher for Dependent Youth Activities (DYA) at Wright Patterson AFB. In 1984, she became employed by the Defense Logistics Agency, where she specialized in Inventory Management, retiring from the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) in Columbus, Ohio after 30 years of sefvice. While at DSCC, Sonja was selected to the 2-year Intern Program where she received extensive training in Logistics Management. After graduating, she was selected to the position of Inventory Msnagement Specialist, managing over 17,000 electronic parts for the military services and space program.Sonja joined Toastmasters while at DSCC to develop her speaking and leadership skills, serving as President, Vice President of Education, and Sargeant at Arms. Sonja is a member of American Mensa, a military veteran of the Navy, and the recipient of Bob Ross Certification.Sonja’s hobbies include writing, artwork, reading, and golfing. She is especially interested in nature, animals, extraterrestrial life, extrasensory perception, the prehistoric past, astronomy, metaphysics, music, creativity, enlightenment, constant learning, transcendentalism, self development and actualization, and the social unity of species. She is a strong advocate of human and animal rights.Sonja adheres to a belief that all things are possible, and that we are so much more than what we are lead to believe we are.vizualizați mai puține