Woman of the Week – Rae Lynn Mizer

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Rae Lynn Mizer

My Current Job/Company:
IT Manager/American Electric Power

My Work:
I build, coach and support IT project teams to deliver quality projects that support our organization’s goals.

My Passion:
My family and helping others succeed.

My Family:
My husband Bret, daughter Sara (soon to be 13) and stepsons Alec and Blaine (26 and 23).

My Hero or Heroes:
My Mom – she passed away from cancer a couple of years ago. Her amazing strength and strong ethical compass encourages and motivates me to always be my best!

My Escape:
Any beach with my family and a long run.

My Pet Peeve:
Dishonesty.

My Indulgence:
Shopping with my daughter and enjoying wine with my husband.

My Roots:
Hard working, simple family from Pittsburgh. My dad drove a delivery truck and my mom was a grocery store cashier.

My Future:
Happy, fun and full of adventure!

My Favorite Quote:
If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you like to win, but think you can’t, it’s almost a cinch you won’t. If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost. For out in the world we find success begins with a person’s will, it’s all in the state of mind. Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster one. But sooner or later the one who wins is the one who thinks ‘I can’.
~Unknown

My Accessory:
Matching jewelry. A smile and a laugh.

My advice to Young Women:
Work hard, be truthful, have confidence and respect yourself and others. Be proud to be you!

How I Balance it All:
Surround yourself with supportive and positive people!