Olga Mugyenyi
About Olga Mugyenyi
Olga Mugyenyi serves as the Regional Director for Africa at Change.org, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in client service and strategy, having worked in various roles at organizations such as TBWA\Limelight, Public Inc., and TalentMinded Inc.
Current Role at Change.org
Olga Mugyenyi serves as the Regional Director for Africa at Change.org, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on expanding the organization's impact across the African continent. Her responsibilities include overseeing regional initiatives and fostering collaborations that align with Change.org's mission to empower individuals to create social change.
Previous Experience at Change.org Foundation
Prior to her current role, Olga Mugyenyi worked at Change.org Foundation as Chief of Staff from 2020 to 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this capacity, she contributed to the foundation's strategic operations and supported various initiatives aimed at enhancing civic engagement and advocacy.
Career Background in Client Services
Olga has extensive experience in client services, having worked as a Client Service Director at TBWA\Limelight from 2006 to 2009 in Kampala. She also held the position of Senior Client Strategy Director at Public Inc. from 2018 to 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. These roles involved managing client relationships and developing strategies to meet client needs.
Educational Background
Olga Mugyenyi has a diverse educational background. She studied at Monkton Combe School in Bath, achieving A Levels from 1997 to 1999. She completed her O Levels at St. Andrew's Senior School, Turi, from 1994 to 1997. Olga holds a BA (Hons) in Architecture from the University of Toronto, which she obtained from 1999 to 2004. She also earned an MBA in International Marketing from Regent's University London in 2006.
Entrepreneurial Experience
From 2010 to 2016, Olga Mugyenyi co-founded Definition Africa in Kampala. This venture focused on addressing various social issues through innovative solutions and community engagement. Her role as a co-founder involved strategic planning and operational management to drive the organization's mission forward.