Linda Balsamo A Multitalented, Multitasking Manager

Its not like the in-plant manager of Walgreens, in Deerfield, Ill., was purposely gearing up to walk her particular career path.

"None of my education directly relates to my printing career, except for providing a well-rounded background for running a business," explains Balsamo, who recently received a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University, and already holds an MA in the discipline from the same institution."This degree is sort of a hybrid between business and the social sciences. Since my interests lie in diversity and human resources, it was a natural fit."