Olga Fritho

• Lead development and execution of DEI initiatives, advancing inclusive practices across educational programs. Providing DEI training across the agency of over 2500 employees.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set and achieve DEI objectives and expand equitable access to educational resources.
• Facilitate community education initiatives and workforce readiness programs for adults and youth.
• Strengthen partnerships with local businesses and schools to align curricula with workforce needs.
• Provide coaching and group support to students in self-esteem, career readiness, and college application strategies.

• Co-founded and launched the Bee Leaders Youth Leadership Council, a weekly high school program focused on peer leadership, advocacy, and healthy relationship education.
• Developed and implemented curriculum to prepare students to create and deliver presentations to peers, promoting teen pregnancy prevention and positive decision-making.
• Mentored students in leadership, public speaking, teamwork, and advocacy skills, fostering measurable growth in confidence and peer influence.
• Coordinated with school staff and community partners to align program activities with youth development goals and research-based best practices.

• Managed comprehensive summer programs with multi-level operational oversight, including staffing, logistics, and budget management of over 2.5 million.
• Designed and implemented program assessments to measure effectiveness and guide continuous improvement for youth involved serving over 300 families and evaluating over 10 programs across the state of Connecticut.
• Collaborated with state representatives from Connecticut State Department of Education and program stakeholders to ensure compliance with contract specifications.

• Supervised and trained staff to meet program participation goals, ensuring alignment with state and federal outcome requirements. Helped students lower chronic absenteeism by 75% across two years and increase college and career readiness knowledge by 85%.
• Managed grant applications and reporting processes to secure program sustainability and expansion.
• Represented the organization to community partners, fostering long-term partnerships supporting youth and families.

• Developed curricula and programming for middle and high school female youth, integrating empowerment, college, and career readiness initiatives. Increased high school program awareness by 85%. Served over 100 families per quarter each year.
• Supervised youth development professionals, ensuring high-quality programming and achievement of grant objectives. Lowered turnover rates in Youth Development team by 75% in past 5 years.
• Collected and analyzed participant data to inform program enhancements.

• Provided direct services, advocacy, and crisis support to sexual assault survivors, with emphasis on youth and family engagement.
• Conducted community outreach, workshops, and educational events to prevent sexual violence and promote safety hosting over 35 presentations and 20 events throughout the year for communities.

• Guided students in academic and career planning, collaborating with school administrators, teachers, and families.
• Delivered evidence-based curriculum and mentorship programs to motivate inner-city youth toward educational and career success.

University Assistant, Ruthe Boyea Women’s Center – CCSU, New Britain, CT | 01/2017 – 03/2020: Supported program marketing, peer educator training, crisis counseling, and advocacy initiatives.

Education and Workforce Development Specialist, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. – East Hartford, CT | 05/2019 – 09/2019: Managed STEM program coordination, curriculum delivery, and youth engagement activities primarily focused on Manufacturing and engineering. Additionally charged with event management for all program showcases and graduations.

ConnCAP Program Head Peer Mentor, CCSU – New Britain, CT | 06/2012 – 09/2016: Recruited and supervised peer mentors, coordinated family engagement events, and supported youth in college readiness programs.