Brea Olmstead
About Brea Olmstead
Brea Olmstead serves as the Chief of Staff at Refine Labs, where she has worked since 2024. With a background in strategic planning and community development, she has held various roles in health and education sectors, advocating for end-user design and equity in problem-solving.
Current Role at Refine Labs
Brea Olmstead serves as the Chief of Staff at Refine Labs, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on strategic initiatives and organizational effectiveness, drawing on her extensive experience in leadership and operations. Her responsibilities include aligning teams and resources to enhance productivity and foster a collaborative work environment.
Previous Experience in Leadership
Before her current role, Brea Olmstead worked at Refine Labs as the Director and Executive Business Partner to the COO, People Ops & Internal Comms from 2022 to 2024. She also held the position of Director of Organizational Learning at Open Door Community Health Centers for 12 years, where she contributed to organizational development and learning strategies.
Educational Background
Brea Olmstead has a robust educational background in social science and philosophy. She earned a Master of Arts in Social Science with a focus on Environment & Community from Humboldt State University between 2008 and 2010. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from California State University-Northridge from 2005 to 2007 and an Associate of Arts in Philosophy from Los Angeles Pierce College from 2003 to 2005.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Brea Olmstead advocates for end-user design and equity in her problem-solving approach. She engages in participatory action research and facilitation, emphasizing community development and systems transformation. Her work reflects a commitment to leveraging the strengths of individuals and fostering collaboration to address challenges.
Teaching Experience
Brea has a history of teaching at the university level. She served as an Instructor and Lecturer/Adjunct Faculty at Humboldt State University from 2009 to 2014. In these roles, she contributed to the academic development of students, focusing on creating inclusive learning environments.