Joanie Olivier

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Employer: North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Occupation/title: Consultant/Executive Partner

Birthplace: Bloemfontein , South Africa

Birthday: September 29th

Pets/children: 2 Children, Nadia 17 and Arno 13. I also have 2 dogs, too; yes, my daughter picked the names Tinkerbelle and Moxie.

Most relaxing activity: Jogging and pottery

Last good movie/concert/event I saw: Casino Royale - I love the new James Bond!

Major accomplishment: Being a mom, starting my own company

Favorite food group: Chocolate, okay not a food group, I guess spaghetti then. Actually anything that is really bad for you, I love!

If I won the lottery, I would: I would use the money to create something that would give me long term satisfaction. I love to help people so it would be something, such as building a homeless shelter. I will definitely take a long vacation to ensure I plan out the investment well before I commit.

Favorite website: EBay, love to shop!

Last good book I read: Patricia Cornwell - Predator, Phillip Marolynn - Sleeping Beauty

Most influenced by: Intelligent, successful people.

What I really like about my job is: People interaction, the feeling that I made a difference.

My favorite SLA memory is: Asked to be present-elect

People would be surprised to know that I: Skydived and was in the army