1. Kathryn Olson, CEO
Women’s Sports Foundation

2. What can you tell me about
your educational
background?

3. BS from University of Illinois MBA from University of
Chicago

4. What are your current
responsibilities as CEO of
the Women’s Sports
Foundation?

5. “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.”

6. Can you give me a brief
overview of your past
work experience?

7. SVP, Chief Marketing Officer VP of Marketing
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer EVP of Marketing

8. Are there any other
organizations you are
involved with?

9. Association of Chicago
National Communities
Advertisers in Schools
Women’s Board Advisory Board
Executive of Regen Living
Council for
Joffrey Ballet

10. What are some of your
accomplishments?

11. • 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

12. Tell me a little about yourself.

13. Downhill Skiing Cycling Yoga

14. “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.”