Hillary Olsen
Maajii-akii-gikenjigewin Field Coordinator
she/her/hers
hillary.olsen@conservationcorps.org
Contact for:
- Interested in applying for the Maajii-akii-gikenjigewin crew
- Wanting to learn more about Indigenous conservation corps programming in Northern Minnesota and how it could support the goals or work happening in your own community
- Questions related to CCMI's work surrounding justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Hillary served as a crew leader for two different Conservation Corps before eventually making her way to CCMI as a staff member. She currently lives in Onigamiinsing (Duluth) and recently earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Hillary has spent two seasons working with CCMI and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to plan, fund, and support Indigenous conservation corps programming in Minnesota. Hillary enjoys collaborating with Indigenous communities as part of her job and is passionate about ensuring that stewardship of place and positive outdoor experiences are more accessible and culturally informed.
Hillary really loves being outside and taking intentional time to connect with nature and detach from life’s numerous stressors. When outside, she enjoys camping, hiking, cross country skiing, biking, canoeing, etc. When indoors, she can be found baking up a storm in her kitchen (often some dessert containing peanut butter and chocolate), avoiding household chores, or attempting to make time to read more.
Contact for:
- Interested in applying for the Maajii-akii-gikenjigewin crew
- Wanting to learn more about Indigenous conservation corps programming in Northern Minnesota and how it could support the goals or work happening in your own community
- Questions related to CCMI's work surrounding justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion