Olga Radchenko
About Olga Radchenko
Olga Radchenko serves as the Director of Policy to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship in Canada. She has a diverse background in communications, public engagement, and research, with experience in various organizations including the Canadian Red Cross and Hill+Knowlton Strategies.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Olga Radchenko serves as the Director of Policy to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship at the Government of Canada. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to policy development and strategic initiatives within the department. Her role involves advising on immigration and refugee matters, ensuring alignment with government objectives.
Previous Experience in Communications and Public Engagement
Prior to her current role, Olga Radchenko worked at the Canadian Red Cross as a Communications and Public Engagement professional for three months in 2015. Her responsibilities included engaging with the public and managing communication strategies to promote the organization's initiatives.
Consulting Experience at Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Olga Radchenko has extensive experience at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Consultant from 2014 to 2015 and as an Assistant Consultant from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as Group Coordinator for Public Affairs from 2011 to 2013. Her work focused on providing strategic communication advice to clients across various sectors.
Educational Background in Social Sciences
Olga Radchenko studied at the University of Toronto, where she earned a Master of Arts in European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies, as well as political science, sociology, and history from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Anthropology and International Development from the University of Guelph, completed between 2003 and 2007.
International Experience and Research Roles
Olga Radchenko has held various research and observation roles internationally. She worked as a Research Consultant at the University of Oxford for two months in 2010 and served as a Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Council of Canada for three months in 2015. Additionally, she was an Election Observer for the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights during the 2014 Presidential Election in Ukraine.