Life at SAIT
Larysa joined the School of Business in 2024 and brings a wealth of experience in administrative support, communications, and process improvement to her role. Having previously worked at SAIT in the Office of the Registrar and as a Program Administrator for the Electrical Portfolio at the MacPhail School of Energy, she developed a deep appreciation for the educational environment and the impact of effective administration on student and faculty success.
In her current role, Larysa provides administrative support to the Dean, Associate Deans, and the Operational Excellence Team. She also serves as the main contact for the School, ensuring seamless coordination with internal departments and external stakeholders. Larysa spearheads additional school communications, including the weekly newsletter, town halls, school celebrations, and the virtual coffee room. Her patience, professionalism, and supportive nature make her a valued colleague across campus.
Education
Larysa holds a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature. Her academic background has provided her with strong communication and analytical skills, which have been instrumental in her work as an administrator, interpreter, and translator.
Professional Accomplishments
Throughout her career, Larysa has gained extensive experience in nonprofit and educational organizations, serving in various capacities, including Interpreter, Translator, Administrator, and Coordinator. She has over ten years of experience in written translation between English, Ukrainian, and Russian, as well as simultaneous interpretation. Larysa’s international work experience as an interpreter and teacher assistant has further strengthened her ability to communicate effectively across cultures. Most recently, Larysa worked as an Administrative Assistant to the Dean at the Faculty of Arts at Mount Royal University, where she contributed to school-wide administrative processes and communications.
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.