Candace Olley, Director, Prospect Development at the University of Cincinnati Foundation
●What was your first job?
I used to be an afterschool care aide/au pair for families in Memphis. Now I beg my coworkers and friends to let me babysit so I still get cute kid time and so they’ll teach me what’s hip and cool these days.
●What did you want to be when you grew up? Are you doing it?
I still don’t know what I want to be… is that a part of why we love PD work? Curiosity about all the things!
●What’s your favorite thing about what you do or where you work?
My team really is made of some of the best in the business! I love learning with and from them and “dreaming and scheming” every chance we get.
●When/where was your first Apra conference?
Circa 2015 in New Orleans! Still have the insta pics to prove it! Ha! Met some incredible colleagues who are still in PD making magic happen to this day.
●Is pineapple an acceptable pizza topping?
Oh 100%! I see Mike Ormiston looking to pair it with some other topping and I’d like to recommend pepperoni over ham.