2021
WINNER
Sandra Olson
Assistant vice president for facilities operations and planning,
Worcester State University
What is your advice for women starting their careers? Understand you will not know the
answers to all assignments you are asked to perform. Have confidence that you are capable of
learning new material/processes, and embrace this challenge.
What is the main reason for your success? Surround yourself with qualified staff you respect
and trust. Respectfully listen to their ideas and have confidence in their knowledge and
experience as you make decisions.
What is the best way to find work/life balance? Find activities allowing you to completely
disengage from thinking about work.
