Olga Michailides

Olga Michailides has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in communications, public affairs, and management. Olga is currently the Director of Client Activation at Women Building Futures, where they focus on improving access to career opportunities in the trades and transportation industry for women and gender-diverse individuals. In this role, they oversee recruitment, admissions, youth and community engagement, Indigenous relations, communications, and readiness support. Prior to this, Olga served as the Director of Communications at Alberta Indigenous Relations from 2019 to 2023. Olga also worked as an Executive Advisor at Alberta Communications and Public Engagement from 2018 to 2019. Olga has extensive experience in communications and public affairs, including roles as the Director of Communications at Alberta Status of Women and Director of Digital Communications at Alberta Public Affairs Bureau. Olga started their career at Dow Chemical as a Strategic Writer and also worked as a Communications Consultant at Grant MacEwan College. Overall, Olga's work experience showcases their expertise in communications strategy, team management, and stakeholder relations.

Olga Michailides completed a Certificate in Mental Health First Aid (Basic) from the Mental Health Commission of Canada from 2023 to 2026. Olga also obtained a Reconciliation Education Certificate from the First Nations University of Canada in 2023. While their start and end years are not specified, they pursued a BA in Anthropology and an MA in Communications and Technology (courses completed) at the University of Alberta.