Peter Olson

Peter Olson, MPA has a strong and diverse work experience as evidenced by their various roles and positions in different organizations. Peter started their career in 2013 as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Sanford Health Vermillion. From there, they moved on to work as a Development Intern at Ronald McDonald House Charities of SD, where they were responsible for business outreach, database management, and fundraising. In 2014, they also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at The University of South Dakota.

In 2015, Peter joined the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation as a Star of the North Fellow- Management Analyst 1. Peter later transitioned to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, where they held several positions including Senior Transportation Planner, Principal Planner, and State Program Administrator Coordinator Safeguarding MnDOT. Currently, they are working as the Lead Alternative Funding and Financing Analyst in the same department.

Overall, Peter Olson's work experience reflects a strong background in transportation planning, program administration, research, and project coordination. Their diverse experiences and expertise make him well-suited for roles in the public sector, particularly in transportation and infrastructure planning.

Peter Olson, MPA, holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of South Dakota, which they obtained from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's of Science in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of South Dakota from 2009 to 2013. In addition to their formal education, Peter also obtained a certification in "Writing in Plain Language" from LinkedIn in September 2022.