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Colleen Larkin Twomey
Department Chair at Cal Poly Graphic Communication
Colleen Larkin Twomey is an experienced professional with 22 years in the consumer packaging and printing industry before transitioning to teaching at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly).
She has a Bachelor of Science in Printing from Rochester Institute of Technology and has also studied at the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware.
During her time at Cal Poly, Colleen held various positions, including Department Chair of Graphic Communication, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor, showcasing her expertise and commitment to education.
Her passion lies in how packaging influences consumer behavior through aspects like color, imagery, touch, smell, and interactivity, and she values students' focus on sustainability and problem-solving within the packaging industry.
Colleen Larkin Twomey is deeply devoted to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles and enhancing accessibility not only in the classroom but also within the industry and department.
Her professional journey includes prior experience as a Digital Support Specialist at MacDermid Printing Solutions, further enriching her understanding of the printing and packaging sector.
