Hillary Dolinsky
University at Albany, SUNY
Georgetown University
My favorite motto
“Turn one day into day one” reminds me to take action towards my goals today instead of waiting for the perfect time to start.
My hobby
I love ultrarunning—the only sport where you can run if you want, walk if you want, and eat the best snacks. There’s something very peaceful about tuning out the world and running for hours on end.
At the top of my bucket list
Visit Antarctica. It’s so amazing that it is the coldest place on Earth, technically a desert, with a volcano, and has no permanent residents. The wildlife and landscape must be incredible to witness.
The most valuable piece of advice I’ve ever received
“Do the worst thing first” on your daily to-do list. It feels so great to start with a big win instead of dreading a task all day.
The qualities that make me “unconventional”
It’s important to me to build connections with the people I work with, whether they’re clients or teammates. I find that a little laughter and a lot of care can make even the toughest problems feel lighter.
What energizes me the most
Watching people work through a challenge and come out the other side empowered. It is amazing what people can achieve with a little grit and perseverance.
