From the Community: Why this Nominee Stands Out

“We are honored to nominate Mary Nolan for the Talent Innovator Award. Mary's exceptional strategic thinking and process-oriented approach foster strong and meaningful connections with both internal and external stakeholders. As an impactful contributor to the University Talent Acquisition candidate screening initiative, Mary demonstrated an exceptional command of our processes, consistently delivering work of superior quality. Her curiosity and ability to think through granular details have positioned our candidate screening team for success, making her an invaluable resource. Mary's dedication to the candidate screening project is evident in her comprehensive process write-ups, extensive training materials, and unwavering support for our team members. In addition, Mary has enhanced our recruiting strategies, hosted strategy calls to reassess recruiting processes, performed robust school analyses and developed training on new operating models. Mary's proactive and collaborative spirit, combined with her innovative methods, truly embody the essence of a Talent Innovator, closing the gap between traditional recruiting and the evolving needs of our stakeholders.”