Wendy Olsen
M.A. Organizational Psychology, 2003
For many years, Wendy Olsen looked for a graduate education that would combine her love of political theory and social psychology while leveraging her experience in operations management.
"I had been accepted into a psychology program at the University of Washington and a political science program at Baylor University in Texas, both of which I decided not to pursue because they didn't seem to be the right path for me to follow.
"This program helped me to discover my own leadership capabilities and enhanced my ability to effectively lead others in the discovery of their own dormant leadership skills."
"When I came across the Organizational Psychology Program at Antioch, I knew I finally had found what I had been seeking. Now, after completing the degree, I know I made the right choice.
"Beyond fulfilling the expectations I've described, Antioch treated me to the discovery of systems thinking. It's a perspective and skill I know will make me stand out among my peers from other university programs.
"Antioch allowed me to explore my own passions in the field, which ultimately led to leadership and staff development programs. I elected to pursue a 400-hour internship in the Boeing Leadership Center as my reflective practicum project. There, I gained practical experience by applying classroom knowledge in a corporate environment.
"Most importantly, this program helped me to discover my own leadership capabilities and enhanced my ability to effectively lead others in the discovery of their own dormant leadership skills.
"Antioch offered many opportunities for involvement and I took advantage of them to further enhance my education and leadership. Of these, assistant teaching as well as membership on the Student Services Council and the faculty selection committee were particularly useful. I was able to take risks and explore my own emerging talents in the field of organizational psychology."
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