Dec. 1, 2009

Q&A with the NAAC President

Name: Amy Folan
Institution/Organization: The University of Texas at Austin
Title: Associate Athletics Director for Compliance
Number of years in your position: 7
Alma Maters: University of Connecticut and University of Georgia
Hometown: Portland, ME

Why you became involved in NAAC: To improve the compliance and enforcement process nationally for intercollegiate athletics
Favorite part about being in NAAC: The people
Biggest challenge to working in athletics: The best and most challenging part of the job are the people.
Greatest accomplishment to date: My son, Anelio
Most important skill you have developed in your career: Emotional intelligence
Best advice you were ever given: Be yourself
Most influential person in your career: I have had too many mentors to mention, but the first was Noreen Morris. She was the first person to approach me on my first day as a student-athlete.
Dream Job: To host ESPN's College GameDay
Hidden Talent: None, what you see is what you get
One item you cannot live without: My iPhone
Who would you choose to switch places with for a day: Sir Richard Branson
Four people you would like to have dinner with: Michelle Obama, Queen of Jordan, Suze Orman and Rachel Ray (someone has to cook)
What you see yourself doing upon retirement from athletics: Enjoying life and my family

My favorite ...
Place to eat: Bacchus (Medina, Malta)
Flavor of ice cream: Mint chocolate chip
Sports memory: My first college football game, Penn State vs. Nebraska (1982)
Movie I've seen this year: Cars
Pro Team: Boston Red Sox
TV Show: Suze Orman
Musical group/artist: Mary J. Blige
Holiday: Christmas
Gift I've received: Diamonds
College campus: University of Texas