GLORIA JOLLYMORE

MOUNT ALLISON UNIVERSITY

Gloria Jollymore recently completed Mount Allison University’s largest funding campaign, raising $96 million —$10 million over the goal and two years before the deadline. She has transformed the traditional communications operation to a competitive marketing and branding communications shop.

“Navigating the transition from manager to leader has been an ongoing process for me and I am proud to be successfully working my way through it.”

“Early on in my career, I read the autobiography of Golda Meir, fourth prime minister of Israel, and I have long admired that she led from an internal belief in herself. Here is a great quote that sums up what I admire most about her: ‘Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life.’ Someone who personally motivates me is Lynn Loewen, also a WXN Top 100 award winner. She has a broad-ranging portfolio of highly successful leadership roles in both the public and private sectors, including the past chair of Mount Allison University’s Board of Regents. What motivates me most about Lynn is her no-nonsense, razor-sharp, direct approach to everything. There is no fuss, no muss with Lynn, just ‘what’s the job?’ and ‘let’s get it done.’”

“I believe I can best add value when I am able to open up people’s view so they see the possibilities in themselves, their communities, their organizations. It is an oxymoron to think one can build self-confidence in others — we can only build confidence in ourselves. But somehow that is part of the role I want, and need, to play as a leader: helping people find confidence in themselves, their ideas, their abilities.”

“My proudest achievement is knowing that the work that I do is having a positive impact on people’s lives.”

“In the mid ‘ 90s, I was an active 10 km runner. During one ceremony, I was taken aback by how male winners received much more attention than female winners. I spoke to the event organizer and the following year both male and female runners were equally recognized.”

“Persistence. I grew up in an athletic family and recognized early that in order to keep up, I needed to work harder, which, as it turns out, has served me well in my professional life. To be successful you need to step outside your comfort zone, take calculated risks and surround yourself with strong mentors. And have fun!”

Andrea Robertson has led the STARS team across three provinces, providing care to the critically ill and injured from three bases in Alberta, to the expansion to two bases in Saskatchewan and one in Manitoba.

“Finding opportunities to work with incredible, committed, creative people.”

“I had the opportunity to hear Desmond Tutu speak and was inspired by his reminder that everyone on this planet is interconnected and that we must live our lives with that simple message in mind.” “Organizations that are focused on success need to look at the best candidates who can lead them forward. This needs to be inclusive, and the talent pool of women is very strong, so I’m confident women will continue to become a larger part of leadership teams. I know these women. I meet them every day. I am excited about the young women who focus on the change they want to make and the difference they will make in future.”

“Bringing people together to form teams, solve problems, and achieve breakthroughs.”

“Self-confidence. We need to build each other up, support each other, and recognize and believe in the skills and talents we bring.”

“The Ontario Public Service is focused on building a culture and community that represents the citizens it serves. My role and goal is to embed this in our everyday behaviour.”

VP, University Advancement