Kathryn olson presentation

Kathryn Olson, CEO Women’s Sports Foundation

What can you tell me about your educational

background?

BS from University of Illinois MBA from University of Chicago

What are your current responsibilities as CEO of

the Women’s Sports Foundation?

“My responsibilities cover programming, delivering our mission, marketing and driving awareness, showing the benefit of sport and physical activity, and, we’re a nonprofit, so raising money.”

Can you give me a brief overview of your past

work experience?

SVP, Chief Marketing Officer

SVP, Chief Marketing Officer

EVP of Marketing

VP of Marketing

Are there any other organizations you are

involved with?

Association of National

Advertisers

Chicago Communities in Schools

Women’s Board Executive

Council for Joffrey Ballet

Advisory Board of Regen Living

What are some of your accomplishments?

•  Toy Industry Association’s “Most Innovative,” “Most Educational,” and “Overall product of the year”

•  Ad Week Magazine “Ad of the Week” •  2009 & 2010 Most Influential Women in Business

Tell me a little about yourself.

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“Believe in yourself and the work that you’re doing. Continue to

perform and drive the business. It’s all about results. It’s also important to follow your passion. You want to

be doing something you like because work is nonstop.”