Olga Stella

Vice President, Business Development – Detroit Economic Growth

Panelist – 2:00pm, Wednesday, April 6th – Corporation – Funding Innovation: Investing in Talent

Olga Stella is Vice President for Business Development at the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation. In this position, she helps lead DEGC’s business attraction and retention efforts on behalf of the City of Detroit. Olga has previously held positions within DEGC that focused on policy development, special initiatives, strategic partnerships, and project management. Prior to rejoining the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation in 2007, Olga served as Chief of Staff for State Representative Steve Tobocman. As Chief of Staff, Olga handled Representative Tobocman’s policy agenda, communications, and community initiatives. Their work focused on economic and community development, neighborhood revitalization, immigration, and social justice/civil rights issues.