Today marks Administrative Professionals Day, a day to celebrate the unsung heroes who do the impossible. We’ve been on the hunt for the best of the best to crown as our Office Hero of the Year and we’re thrilled to announce that we have a winner picked by you! Earning a whopping 40% of votes, Alicia Carelli is our 2017 Office Hero of the Year!
As the Executive Assistant at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, Alicia performs miracles daily. She keeps her office running smoothly and has a positive impact on her organization and colleagues. How does Alicia stay on top her game at all times? Take a peek at her Q&A where she shared some of favorite Office Hero hacks.
“I’ve found that positive attracts positive. You have to respect where you work and the people you work with.”
Alicia Carelli, 2017 Office Hero of the Year

As enthusiastic Alicia is about doing great work, her colleagues are about the work she does. The nominations we received for Alicia radiated with respect and admiration.
“Alicia comes into the office every day with a positive attitude and a nice word for everyone! She goes above and beyond to make our workplace special for the staff and our students. She keeps everyone and everything running smoothly and she does so humbly without ever asking for validation.”
Congrats, Alicia! Your heroism is appreciated. And thank you to the finalists and all the nominees – today, we celebrate you!