Carlyn Olive is a Federal Project Manager with AECOM’s Buildings + Places team, where she leads multidisciplinary design efforts for clients across the US. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, she served 12 years as a civil engineer and now continues to serve as an officer in the Air Force Reserve. Carlyn is passionate about the intersection of leadership, culture, and innovation within the architecture and engineering industry, drawing on her military and corporate experience to empower mid-career professionals to lead effectively from the middle. She also serves as Treasurer of the SAME Pikes Peak Post and is an active advocate for veteran transition and mentorship through programs like SkillBridge and AECOM’s Veterans Alliance Employee Resource Group.