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January 2025 feature
Peter Mandra—Senior Manager Business Analysis, IT
Q: Tell us about the team you work with at the AMA.
A: I have the pleasure of working with our IT business analysts and quality assurance analysts, who are truly instrumental in helping deliver successful projects to our customers. Our team members are curious, knowledgeable, and best of all, very supportive of one another. I really enjoy working with such smart and motivated team members.
Q: How do you attend to your own well-being?
A: I’m an avid runner—I’ve run well over 50 marathons and ultramarathons over the years and even served as an official Nike pacer for the Chicago Marathon on several occasions. Every weekend I can be found somewhere running for a couple of hours—it keeps my physically and mentally healthy.
Q: What qualities do you think make up an effective leader?
A: Effective leaders understand that we all bring different perspectives to the workplace and have a voice. Effective leaders foster inclusion, provide mentorship, and seek out growth opportunities for team members. Recognizing a job well done is also important.
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