About this event:

Shaping your dreams and making them come true requires hard work, discipline, and creativity to overcome obstacles. It’s about believing in your own vision, finding support and mentors, and committing to lifelong learning—all driven by purpose. In this engaging webinar, Sandra will share her inspiring story of navigating her professional journey, which has taken her across nine cities, five countries, and three continents. With valuable project management experience in academia, local government, and the business sector, Sandra will discuss how these elements can empower women in project management (WiPM) to reshape their own careers. Her insights will highlight the importance of community, collaboration, and mentorship within the WiPM network as we all work towards achieving our goals and supporting one another along the way.

About the Presenter:

Dr Sandra Mandic, PhD, PMP is the founder and director of the research consultancy AGILE Research Ltd. and the author of the Compass Guide Research Training resources (including four books) which link research and project management. Sandra has experience of working in academia and local government. Her personal and professional journey spans nine cities across five countries and three continents - including Europe, Canada, United States and New Zealand. She is passionate about research, innovation, project management, and building bridges between people, sectors and cultures.

Facilitated by:

Dr Olga Lozova, PhD in Built Environment Engineering, is a Project Manager at the Ministry of Education NZ, overseeing the delivery of new school construction projects. She holds MCM and MArch, both with First Class Honors. A 2024 NAWIC Leader of the Year finalist, she leads Women in Project Management under PMINZ and lectures at AUT. She is a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, and leadership in the industry, with a focus on mentoring and empowering women in PM.

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Hosted by: PMINZ Women in Project Management