This Torch Medal is given to Teresa Olsen, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Director of Career Services, by Jonathan Mason ’12.
Torch Medals honor a Colgate faculty or staff member who made a meaningful impact on an alum during their time at Colgate. Alumni in the reunion classes of 2007 and 2012 are invited to give a Torch Medal, delivered virtually, to a present or past member of the faculty or staff. See more Torch Medals, and give yours here.
“For me, Teresa is the person that most exemplifies the fact that being a part of Colgate does not end on graduation day. Our relationship started with my first visit to Career services my sophomore year as I pursued summer internship opportunities. For the next three years Teresa took every one of my Career Services appointments and always served a a sounding board for my ideas and made me aware of many opportunities for professional development. She helped me navigate the challenges of securing an internship as an international student, applying for summer internship funding and preparing for post-grad employment my senior year. To this day, Teresa remains one of my closest links to Colgate and someone that continues to be a resource for me as I grow as a professional and a part of the alumni community. She’s remains as accessible to me now as she was when I was on campus and I’m grateful to have her as both an important resource and a friend. Thanks Teresa for all you do.”
— Jonathan Mason ’12