Gloria Zide Absi

Gloria E. Zide Absi '58 graduated magna cum laude from the College of St. Mary of the Springs (now Ohio Dominican University) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Otterbein College where she graduated with honors as well. She has remained active with campus, serving on Ohio Dominican's Revels Committee and the Alumni Association Board of Directors for more than 10 years, including 4 terms as president.

Gloria is an accomplished pianist and organist and has a strong soprano voice. She was a musical teacher at Our Lady of Peace School; directed the annual Christmas programs and children's choir at Our Lady of Peace; and handled the 4th and 5th grade classes at Avondale Elementary School.

In 1966, Gloria and her husband, Phillip, a professional engineer, started their company Absi & Associates. She holds the title of Human Resources Administrator in their business, where she is in charge of accounting, office management and personnel administration.

Among her many commitments are memberships in the Society of Architectural Administrators, "The Azariennes" Literary Club, the Women's Concerns Committee and Supers' Guild of Opera Columbus.