International Institute of New England
Leilani Olson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Leilani currently works at the International Institute of New England, where they serve as the Director of Corporate Giving & Engagement. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of Philanthropic Giving at the same organization. Before joining the International Institute of New England, Leilani worked as a Manager of Business Development.
Leilani also has experience working at ALIPH - International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas as a Resource Mobilization and Institutional Relations Officer. In addition, Leilani worked as an Independent Researcher for a short period of time.
Their earlier career includes roles at Boston University, where they held positions such as Associate Director of University Relations & Campus Outreach and Associate Director of Institutional Relations, Study Abroad. Leilani also worked as an Assistant Director of Program Management and Senior Enrollment Coordinator, Study Abroad at the university.
Throughout their career, Leilani has demonstrated skills in marketing, business development, relationship management, and program coordination. Leilani has experience in managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and leading teams. Leilani has also been actively involved in international missions, representing their organizations at conferences and events.
Leilani Olson's education history includes a Master of Arts (MA) degree in International Relations from Sciences Po, which was obtained from 1999 to 2001. Leilani also participated in the Intensive Arabic Language Program at Middlebury College in 2002. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Relations/French Language and Literature from Boston University, which they completed between 1995 and 1999.
In addition to their formal education, Leilani Olson has obtained several certifications in Usui Reiki Ryoho. In 2005, they achieved Level 1 (Shoden), followed by Level 2 (Okuden) in 2016. Their most recent certification at the Master Level (Shinpiden) was completed in July 2019. The institutions that granted these certifications are not specified.
International Institute of New England
Mission The International Institute of New England (IINE) creates opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. History and Context Founded in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1918, IINE is one of the region’s largest and oldest service providers for new Americans. The International Institute serves 2,000 refugees and immigrants each year and has launched new programs to double the number of newcomers served to 4,000 within five years. In the past year, staff in our Boston, Lowell, and Manchester (NH) field offices provided resettlement, family reunification, education, career assistance, and legal services to people from 67 different countries. As the United States engages in a pitched debate about immigration policy, our work is critical to preserving the nation’s tradition of welcoming people of all backgrounds who cherish freedom, equality and hard work. IINE’s programs are particularly important to New England, which has a notable dependence on immigrant labor to grow its economy.