Amy Ollila

Amy Ollila has a diverse work experience in various roles related to archaeology, education, and curatorial work. Amy'smost recent position was as a Program Manager for the MnDNR's Cultural Resources Management Program at the Minnesota Historical Society. Prior to that, they worked as a Field Archaeologist at GUARD Archaeology Ltd, where they participated in a community excavation survey. Amy also served as a Curatorial Assistant at the Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, working on a digitization project. Amy has also worked as a WP Postgraduate Tutor at the University of Glasgow, an Archaeological Field Director at Bolton & Menk, Inc., and an Event Lead at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Additionally, they have held positions as an Archaeological Assistant and an Archaeology Field Technician at the Minnesota Historical Society and McFarlane Consulting LLC, respectively. Amy has also worked as an Interpreter at Alexander Ramsey House and a Teacher at John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School.

Amy Ollila has a diverse education history. In 2005, they began their studies at Hamline University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Anthropology (Archaeology)/ Elementary Education in 2010. While at Hamline University, Amy also participated in an Archaeology Field School at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis in 2007.

After completing their undergraduate degree, Amy pursued further education and obtained a Certificate in Care and Handline of Costumes and Textiles from Museumwise in 2012. Amy then furthered their academic qualifications by attending the University of Glasgow from 2017 to 2018, where they completed their Master's degree in Material Culture and Artefact Studies with a focus on archaeology.

In addition to their formal education, Amy also holds several certifications. Amy obtained a Primary Investigator Archaeological License from the Minnesota Office of the State Archaeologist in March 2020. Furthermore, they hold teaching licenses in Elementary Education and Social Studies from the State of Minnesota Department of Education, which they obtained in October 2010.