- Name - Olivia LeBlanc
- Position - LCC Chair & Baton Rouge Section Awards Chair
- What did you do in this position?- Lead a group of exceptional leadership coaches to support sections and affiliates to be the best they can be.
- How did you find out about this position?- When preparing for FY20, I reached out to a trusted SWE mentor for advice. After a few conversations about the type of role I wanted, my interests, my long term goals, and the available positions, she recommended that I apply for the LCC Chair-Elect position. Having been a leadership coach previously in my SWE career, I was familiar with the committee and excited to join the team again. Having someone who knows the kind of work you have done and what you want to do in the future is extremely helpful when making these decisions.
- What is the application process like?- Applications for SWE chair/coordinator-elects is typically opened in February of March. Then, the current leadersship and BOD members may contact you for an interview or reach out via email to get more information. After all candidates are reviewed and candidates are selected, the current leadership will contact you in May, June, or July about the decision. Since all of the chair/coordinator-elect candidates are reviewed as a whole by the Board of Directors, the announcement could be sent anytime between May and July, so I recommend being prepared and patient.
- What is your advice for finding your next "SWE Career Move"? - Find a SWE mentor! Then, talk to them about your SWE career path and make a plan.
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