I often find myself asking my team, “Are you happy? What could I do to make you happier?” I’m Allison, a scrum master on the Workplace Investing team at Fidelity, and these seemingly simple questions hold significant weight in our workplace. I believe in encouraging my team members to find their voices and feel empowered to make their own decisions, a philosophy that has earned me recognition as an empathetic leader in technology. In creating a space where my teammates feel happy, confident, and valued, I know from firsthand experience that these qualities, in turn, make the work more efficient and encourage talented technologists to want to stay and grow here at Fidelity.
From a young age, my fascination with psychology, which helped me understand minds, processes, and behaviors, guided my career aspirations. However, the prospect of a lifetime of schooling led me to my next passion: technology! Both fields, despite their differences, reminded me of solving a puzzle, ultimately leading me to pursue a degree in business computer information systems at the University of North Texas and then an MBA from Texas A&M Texarkana. This unique blend of interests laid the foundation for my fulfilling journey.
Fidelity’s strong presence on my college campus, coupled with alumni’s sharing of their experiences with the company at recruiting events, made it the clear choice for me.