National Association of Professional Women Inducts Angela Howard, CEO / Owner of OptimComfort Inc, Into its VIP Woman of the Year Circle
Garden City, NY (PRWEB) August 18, 2015 -- NAPW honors Angela Howard as a 2015 Professional Woman of the Year. Ms. Howard is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in healthcare. As the largest, most-recognized networking organization of professional women in the country, spanning virtually every industry and profession, the National Association of Professional Women is a powerfully vibrant networking community with nearly 700,000 members and over 200 Local Chapters.
“I’m pleased to welcome Angela into this exceptional group of professional women,” said NAPW President Star Jones.” Her knowledge and experience in her industry are valuable assets to her company and community.”
“Our company strives to promote optimal quality of life for physically impaired individuals and their caregivers,” says Ms. Howard.
OptimComfort Inc. is more than just a business, it is a company whose Owners, Angela Howard and Judith DeShong, act as advocates for individuals with limited movement. Their professional experience and practical insight inspires and leads their team to design products that make life easier for individuals affected by musculoskeletal and neurological impairments.
The team has developed and holds two US patents on the OptimComfort chair, which offers custom enhancements to the familiar “lift-chair.” These ergonomic chairs fit and support the human body in unprecedented comfort and style.
OptimComfort chairs are produced in a manufacturing facility that was established by Ms. Howard and Ms. DeShong in Plantersville, MS. The OptimComfort chair is custom produced to satisfy specific needs resulting from neurological impairments and movement disorders such as cerebral palsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury/spinal cord injury, and musculoskeletal impairments.
Ms. Howard earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Alabama and is involved with the National Parkinson’s Foundation, National Alzheimer’s Association and United Cerebral Palsy.
Lisa Mancuso, NAPW, +1 (516) 453-6111, [email protected]
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