Name: 

Angela Oleson

Education/Certifications: 

High school diploma

Employment (Company and Position): 

Constellation, Site Records supervisor

Why did you choose the nuclear field or how did you end up in the nuclear field?

I was hired right out of high school for a temporary 6-month position, and, 41 years later, I am still here.

Why did you join U.S. Women in Nuclear?

U.S. WIN was just getting started in my company, and we had a leader who was really invested. She made it fun, so I joined.

What is your favorite work memory or accomplishment?

My favorite accomplishment is reducing hard-copy library areas at my station. I wouldn’t say we have entered the modern age yet, but at least we are no longer walking with the dinosaurs.

What do you think is the most important benefit of nuclear science, technology, or energy and why?

The world is only going to consume more and more power and, really, right now, nuclear is the best we have. All the knowledge we can obtain only helps us develop additional energy sources.

Is there something about your job that most people are surprised to hear?

Communities that have nuclear power stations are almost like a family. We support them not only via tax revenue—our employees donate money to local charities and volunteer in the community. We have cleaned up parks, installed new lockers in the YMCA, installed walk paths and bridges in nature areas, painted buildings, etc.  When Clinton Station was threatened with shutdown, the community supported us via petitions and letters to local and state governments.  I firmly believe that is a huge part of why we were kept operational and makes coming in to work every day mean so much more.