Kori Olsen

Kori Olsen currently serves as the Communications & Economic Development Associate at the Port of Bellingham, focusing on sustainable economic development and optimizing transportation gateways for Whatcom County. Prior experience includes roles as Program Success Manager and Career Coach at Merit America, where Kori supported adult learners in IT training, and as an Employment Connections Specialist at the Employment Security Department, providing coaching to diverse job seekers. Kori also served as Workforce Coordinator at Bellingham Technical College, assisting unemployed students, and worked in administrative roles at Whatcom Transportation Authority and Bayview Properties. Kori's earlier experience includes managing a career center system at Northwest Workforce Council and drafting contracts for the General Services Administration. Kori holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Portland State University, graduating summa cum laude.