Judy Dlugacz
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Judy Dlugacz is an American entrepreneur. She was one of the founders of Olivia Records. Founded in 1973, it was the first woman-owned record company. She also co-founded travel company Olivia Travel with Rachel Wahba in 1990 after not feeling comfortable on a cruise as an out lesbian.[1][2] The Washington Blade described Olivia Travel as "the premier travel company for queer women".[3] She executive produced HBO's first comedy special featuring lesbian Suzanne Westenhoefer and was nominated for a Chloe Award.[3]
Dlugacz and her partner Claire Lucas, who are raising two children, have been called a power couple.[3]
She was born in New York City and raised on Long Island. She met Lucas in 2008 on an Olivia cruise.[3]
