Stacey Olynick
About Stacey Olynick
Stacey Olynick serves as an Environmental Coordinator at Fusion Jeunesse and has been a mentor at the University of Ottawa since 2016. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and has led various community-focused environmental projects, including greenhouse revitalization and workshops on sustainable practices.
Work at Fusion Jeunesse
Stacey Olynick has served as the Environmental Coordinator at Fusion Jeunesse since 2017. In this role, she focuses on community engagement initiatives that promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices. She has conducted workshops on drying, infusions, and permaculture techniques, contributing to the organization's mission of fostering environmental stewardship among youth. Her work involves implementing projects that address food insecurity and enhance community access to fresh produce.
Education and Expertise
Stacey Olynick holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies (French Immersion) from the University of Ottawa, which she completed from 2015 to 2018. Prior to this, she earned a DEC in Environmental and Wildlife Management from Vanier College between 2011 and 2014, and a DEC in Social Sciences from CEGEP - John Abbott College from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in environmental science and sustainable development.
Background
Stacey Olynick has a diverse background in environmental coordination and community engagement. She began her career as a Sustainable Development Manager Assistant at Vanier College from 2012 to 2014. Following this, she worked as a Horticulture Technician at TerraVie for three months in 2013. Since 2016, she has also been a mentor at the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa, where she supports students in their academic pursuits.
Achievements in Community Projects
Stacey Olynick has developed and led projects aimed at revitalizing a greenhouse and community garden in an Algonquin community. These initiatives focus on increasing access to fresh produce and addressing food insecurity. She has organized forest walks to educate the community on foraging boreal herbs and mushrooms, and has successfully secured funding for various community-based environmental projects.