b'0713.3014.15 The Visibility of Role Models in Work and LifeIn conversation with sta from across Trinity College2020 and 2021 have seen unprecedented changes to our working lives, where work merged with home and home with work.As we navigate the pandemic, this conversational style piece will look at the importance of role models both in work and athome, and we will speak with sta across a range of areas and roles within Trinity. Karen SmithAdministrative Oicer, School of NursingIm going to pick Mary Robinson. and MidwiferyThe reason is, I was a young girl when I have been privileged to have worked inMary Robinson first became President Trinity College for 19 years, working acrossof Ireland and it was established in my three faculties. I have managed the undergraduateyoung mind then, that I could do any job programmes in Nursing and Midwifery for the past 13 years and amI put my mind to.very fortunate to work with wonderful colleagues and students. Iam a graduate of Trinity College and DIT and my career beforeTrinity was varied from personal trainer to IT! I have been fortunateto have lived and worked abroad before settling down. My bestLeona OConnor achievement in life are my three children.Chief Technical Oicer For me, Leadership is about making others better as a result of your(Specialist), School of Natural presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence, SherylSciencesSandberg. After a degree in Applied Sciences I endeavour to have a good work life balance, easier said than(Chemistry & Mathematics) I worked in industry for 6 done at times! To relax I love spending time with my husband andyears. In Coillte (Irish Forestry Board) and TMS family, walking our dog, reading, and catching up with friendsEnvironmental Ltd, there was strong female (even if it is on ZOOM!)leadership, and I was promoted to Organic LaboratoryManager by my first female manager at 26 years old.My time in industry gave me extensive analyticallaboratory experience, management experience andknowledge of a QMS (quality management system). There are many people who I have admiredBringing these skills to TCD in 2005, I applied them to throughout my life but my main influencer ismy technical role in the Centre for Microscopy and my Muman amazing woman who experiencedAnalysis and was promoted to Chief Technical Oicer adversity throughout her early life and facedSpecialist in 2018.I have recently completed a part- every challenge with dignity, respect, fairness,time M.Sc. (Research) and combine my fascinating bravery and humour! role in Geoscience with being a busy Mum to threeyoung children.'