WOMEN TO WATCH

Enid Corrine Olvey

Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Arkansas Children's Foundation

I was first introduced to philanthropy as a student at Lyon College. By the time I graduated, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in fundraising. Now, 18 years into my career at Arkansas Children’s, my passion has only deepened.
In my current role, I lead the fundraising strategy and daily operations for Arkansas Children’s Foundation.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

My first job and what it taught me

In high school, I worked at a Dairy Queen fast food location. It taught me any job can be fun when you have the right team around you.

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

Give myself permission to take a step back and reassess. I try to give myself the same grace and compassion I extend to others.

A skill I never expected to need in this field

The mental toughness to push past failure and keep moving forward.

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

I have the opportunity every day to impact the lives of children and their families while working alongside an amazing team and incredible donors.

Best career moment so far

Working alongside a community of supporters to help build Arkansas Children’s Northwest and make a real difference for more than 200,000 children in the region.

One practice I use to maintain my mental health

Making space for the activities that create an easy silence for me. The best ways to clear my mind are drives with my husband or walking the dogs together.

Biggest challenges in my career

Making courageous decisions in the face of fear and uncertainty.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Imoden

I can't start my day until

I've loved on my dogs, Petey and Reggie

Hobbies

Traveling, reading, photography and scenic Arkansas drives

Binge watch

"Yellowstone"

Last good read

"The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah

Favorite meal in town

Bean and cheese burrito at The Fold

Best recent local discovery

The walking trails at Wildwood Park for the Arts

Latest splurge

Loubouiton sneakers

Most-used app

Spotify

Dream vacation

Galapagos Islands

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