Judy D. Olian

Judy D. Olian is an Australian-American academic administrator who served as the 9th president of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut from 2018-2025.

Early life and education Olian was born and raised in Australia, the daughter of Holocaust survivors. During her childhood, Olian also lived in Israel. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She went on to receive a Masters of Science degree and PhD in industrial relations from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Additionally, she is a member of the board of advisors of several other companies, including Mattel and Catalyst, a non-profit organization which promotes an inclusive workplace for women. She is on the council of advisors of the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.