WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Olivia Nelson

Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members

WILMA’s 2026 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each other’s personal board of directors.

WILMA’s Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each other’s personal board of directors. The program is part of the WILMA Leadership Initiative, created to empower women to lead with confidence and purpose. Meet institute member OLIVIA NELSON.


Olivia Nelson

Title:  Project Engineer II

Company:  Samet Corporation

How long have you been with your current employer?  3.5 years

Alma Mater:  East Carolina University

Prior career experience: Internship with Clancy & Theys Construction

Current job responsibilities: Currently am focused on people management such as monitoring procurement and schedule as well as paperwork managment such as submittals, RFIs, drawings, etc. Currently am stepping into more of a Project Manager role and getting into finances.

Hobbies: My hobbies include working out (pilates and walking), spending time with family and friends, needlepointing, going to the beach, and just spending as much time outside as possible.


To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to https://www.wilmamag.com/leadership/

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