Alaina Olson

Alaina Olson is an experienced academic and research professional currently serving as a Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto since September 2021. Prior to this role, Alaina worked as a Research Assistant at Bethany Care Society and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Calgary, where responsibilities included conducting tutorials and grading for various economics courses. Alaina's professional background also includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, the University of Calgary, PwC Canada, Concorde Entertainment Group, and Fifth Avenue Club, ranging from research and administrative support to reception duties. Alaina holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from the University of Toronto, a Master of Arts (MA) in Economics from the University of Calgary, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics from the University of Calgary, complemented by academic experience at Charles University in Prague.